US Bridges

RTE I87 over Underpass Road

Good

Essex County, New York · 1.6 MI N JCT Rts I87 & 22 · Structure no. 000000001033851

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,722
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Underpass Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Underpass Road in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 5,722 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesUnderpass Road
Location1.6 MI N JCT Rts I87 & 22
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates44.46673, -73.48584
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,722 (2007)
Projected traffic—
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Underpass Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE I87 over Underpass Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Underpass Road carry?

About 5,722 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Underpass Road?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Underpass Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.