RTE I87 over RTE 74 Platt Brook
GoodEssex County, New York · I87 Exit 28 · Structure no. 000000001033692
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 191 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,090
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I87 over RTE 74 Platt Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 74 Platt Brook 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 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,871 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over RTE 74 Platt Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 74 Platt Brook 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 74 Platt Brook carry?
About 4,090 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over RTE 74 Platt Brook?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 74 Platt Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.