US Bridges

Hyde Road over RTE I87

Fair

Essex County, New York · 4.7 MI N JCT Rts I87 & 9N · Structure no. 000000001033780

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hyde Road over RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hyde 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 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHyde Road
CrossesRTE I87
Location4.7 MI N JCT Rts I87 & 9N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.27211, -73.52123
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2019)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hyde Road over RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Hyde 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 Hyde Road over RTE I87 carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hyde Road over RTE I87?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hyde Road over RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.