US Bridges

Charlie Hill Road over RTE I87

Good

Essex County, New York · JCT I87 & Charlie Hill RD · Structure no. 000000001033670

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlie Hill Road over RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charlie Hill Road over RTE I87 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCharlie Hill Road
CrossesRTE I87
LocationJCT I87 & Charlie Hill RD
Coordinates43.82285, -73.77894
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2020)
Projected traffic343 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlie Hill Road over RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Charlie Hill Road over RTE I87 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Charlie Hill Road over RTE I87 carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Charlie Hill Road over RTE I87?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Charlie Hill Road over RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.