US Bridges

RTE I87 over County Road 10 Bouquet

Fair

Essex County, New York · Rt I87 2.8 MI N Exit 31 · Structure no. 000000001033771

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,238
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over County Road 10 Bouquet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over County Road 10 Bouquet 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 6 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 4,238 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesCounty Road 10 Bouquet
LocationRt I87 2.8 MI N Exit 31
RouteInterstate 87
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.24933, -73.50216
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,238 (2005)
Projected traffic—
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over County Road 10 Bouquet built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over County Road 10 Bouquet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over County Road 10 Bouquet carry?

About 4,238 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over County Road 10 Bouquet?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over County Road 10 Bouquet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.