US Bridges

Lincoln Pond Road over RTE I87

Fair

Essex County, New York · I87 - 5.1 MI S of Exit 31 · Structure no. 000000001033730

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,057
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Pond Road over RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Pond 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 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 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,102 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Pond Road
CrossesRTE I87
LocationI87 - 5.1 MI S of Exit 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.16798, -73.5847
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,057 (2011)
Projected traffic1,102 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Pond Road over RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Lincoln Pond Road over RTE I87 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 Lincoln Pond Road over RTE I87 carry?

About 1,057 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Pond Road over RTE I87?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Pond Road over RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.