US Bridges

RTE I87 over Rogers Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · .1MI N JCT I87&HOFFMAN RD · Structure no. 000000001074512

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,090
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Rogers Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE I87 over Rogers Brook 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 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,871 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRogers Brook
Location.1MI N JCT I87&HOFFMAN RD
RouteInterstate 87
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.8361, -73.77125
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,090 (2021)
Projected traffic4,871 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Rogers Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Rogers Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Rogers Brook carry?

About 4,090 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Rogers Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns RTE I87 over Rogers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.