US Bridges

County Road 15 over 87I 87I12111574 RTE I87

Fair

Essex County, New York · .1 Mile S JCT I87 & SH 9N · Structure no. 000000001054230

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over 87I 87I12111574 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 15 over 87I 87I12111574 RTE I87 in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 64 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
Crosses87I 87I12111574 RTE I87
Location.1 Mile S JCT I87 & SH 9N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.48844, -73.49123
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2020)
Projected traffic602 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over 87I 87I12111574 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is County Road 15 over 87I 87I12111574 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 County Road 15 over 87I 87I12111574 RTE I87 carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over 87I 87I12111574 RTE I87?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over 87I 87I12111574 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.