US Bridges

RTE I87 over Mud Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 2.5 MI N JCT Rts I87 & 22 · Structure no. 000000001033869

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,072
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Mud Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I87 over Mud 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 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 8,072 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,613 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesMud Brook
Location2.5 MI N JCT Rts I87 & 22
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates44.47878, -73.48895
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,072 (2018)
Projected traffic9,613 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$924,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Mud Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Mud Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Mud Brook carry?

About 8,072 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Mud Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns RTE I87 over Mud Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.