US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 9 Connector

Fair

Essex County, New York · I87 Exit 27 · Structure no. 000000001033662

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 9 Connector is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 9 Connector in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,215 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 9 Connector
LocationI87 Exit 27
RouteInterstate 87
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.78019, -73.79852
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,215 (2021)
Projected traffic6,210 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 9 Connector built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 9 Connector in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 9 Connector carry?

About 5,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 9 Connector?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 9 Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.