US Bridges

RTE I87 over Megsville Road Black Ri

Good

Essex County, New York · 4MI N of 87NB Text Stop · Structure no. 000000001033742

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,422
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Megsville Road Black Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Megsville Road Black Ri in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,422 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,884 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesMegsville Road Black Ri
Location4MI N of 87NB Text Stop
RouteInterstate 87
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.19678, -73.52882
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,422 (2021)
Projected traffic2,884 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Megsville Road Black Ri built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Megsville Road Black Ri 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Megsville Road Black Ri carry?

About 2,422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Megsville Road Black Ri?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Megsville Road Black Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.