US Bridges

County Road 24 over 87I 87I12111048 RTE I87

Fair

Essex County, New York · JCT I87 & CR 24 · Structure no. 000000001054170

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over 87I 87I12111048 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over 87I 87I12111048 RTE I87 in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 5 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
Crosses87I 87I12111048 RTE I87
LocationJCT I87 & CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.83431, -73.77164
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2020)
Projected traffic942 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over 87I 87I12111048 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is County Road 24 over 87I 87I12111048 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over 87I 87I12111048 RTE I87 carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over 87I 87I12111048 RTE I87?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over 87I 87I12111048 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.