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RTE I87 over RTE 9

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Essex County, New York · 2.3 MI S JCT Rts I87 & 22 · Structure no. 000000001005911

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,405
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 9 in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,405 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,274 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 9
Location2.3 MI S JCT Rts I87 & 22
RouteInterstate 87
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.41279, -73.49724
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,405 (2005)
Projected traffic4,274 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 9 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 9 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 9 carry?

About 4,405 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 9?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.