I-87 NB Exit 32 of over Spruce Mill Brook
PoorEssex County, New York · I87 Rest Area Ramp Lewis · Structure no. 000000001033800
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 179 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 442
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-87 NB Exit 32 of over Spruce Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-87 NB Exit 32 of over Spruce Mill Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 442 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-87 NB Exit 32 of over Spruce Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-87 NB Exit 32 of over Spruce Mill Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does I-87 NB Exit 32 of over Spruce Mill Brook carry?
About 442 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-87 NB Exit 32 of over Spruce Mill Brook?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I-87 NB Exit 32 of over Spruce Mill Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.