US Bridges

County Road 8 over 87I 87I12111382 RTE I87

Good

Essex County, New York · 1.5 MI N of Exit 31 - I87 · Structure no. 000000001054180

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over 87I 87I12111382 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 8 over 87I 87I12111382 RTE I87 in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1965, 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 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2037. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
Crosses87I 87I12111382 RTE I87
Location1.5 MI N of Exit 31 - I87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.23094, -73.50366
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2017)
Projected traffic661 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over 87I 87I12111382 RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is County Road 8 over 87I 87I12111382 RTE I87 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over 87I 87I12111382 RTE I87 carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over 87I 87I12111382 RTE I87?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over 87I 87I12111382 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.