US Bridges

RTE I87 over N Branch Bouquet River

Good

Essex County, New York · 1.5 MI N Exit 32 of I87 · Structure no. 000000001033822

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,465
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over N Branch Bouquet River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over N Branch Bouquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,465 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,127 by 2041. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesN Branch Bouquet River
Location1.5 MI N Exit 32 of I87
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates44.30853, -73.5295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,465 (2018)
Projected traffic4,127 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over N Branch Bouquet River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over N Branch Bouquet River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over N Branch Bouquet River carry?

About 3,465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over N Branch Bouquet River?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over N Branch Bouquet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.