US Bridges

Deerhead Reber RD over 87I 87I12111452 RTE I87

Fair

Essex County, New York · 1MI W of RT9 JCT · Structure no. 000000001054210

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
411 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerhead Reber RD over 87I 87I12111452 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deerhead Reber RD over 87I 87I12111452 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2037. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDeerhead Reber RD
Crosses87I 87I12111452 RTE I87
Location1MI W of RT9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.32632, -73.53007
Functional classRural Local

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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2017)
Projected traffic202 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deerhead Reber RD over 87I 87I12111452 RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Deerhead Reber RD over 87I 87I12111452 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 Deerhead Reber RD over 87I 87I12111452 RTE I87 carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Deerhead Reber RD over 87I 87I12111452 RTE I87?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Deerhead Reber RD over 87I 87I12111452 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.