US Bridges

CR 12 over 87I 87I12111425 RTE I87

Fair

Essex County, New York · 2MI W of RT9 JCT · Structure no. 000000001054200

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,687
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 over 87I 87I12111425 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 12 over 87I 87I12111425 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,687 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,759 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 12
Crosses87I 87I12111425 RTE I87
Location2MI W of RT9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.28606, -73.53169
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,687 (2018)
Projected traffic1,759 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 12 over 87I 87I12111425 RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is CR 12 over 87I 87I12111425 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 12 over 87I 87I12111425 RTE I87 carry?

About 1,687 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 over 87I 87I12111425 RTE I87?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 over 87I 87I12111425 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.