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RTE 915 over 87I 87I12111539 RTE I87

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Essex County, New York · Exit 33 of I87 · Structure no. 000000001054220

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
929
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 915 over 87I 87I12111539 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 915 over 87I 87I12111539 RTE I87 in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 929 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 915
Crosses87I 87I12111539 RTE I87
LocationExit 33 of I87
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.44406, -73.49092
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic929 (2021)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 RTE 915 over 87I 87I12111539 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 915 over 87I 87I12111539 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 RTE 915 over 87I 87I12111539 RTE I87 carry?

About 929 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 915 over 87I 87I12111539 RTE I87?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 915 over 87I 87I12111539 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.