US Bridges

RTE I87 over Mcguire Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · 9.5 MI N Exit 32 of I87 · Structure no. 000000001078830

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,930
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Mcguire Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE I87 over Mcguire 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 5 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 6,930 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,253 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesMcguire Brook
Location9.5 MI N Exit 32 of I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.41956, -73.49581
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,930 (2018)
Projected traffic8,253 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$274,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Mcguire Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Mcguire 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Mcguire Brook carry?

About 6,930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Mcguire Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE I87 over Mcguire Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.