Rte I87 over County Road 10 Bouquet
Essex County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte I87 over County Road 10 Bouquet in Essex County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,024 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 111 of the 260 inventoried bridges in Essex County rated fair (42.7%); 24 (9.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 391 ft |
| Location | Rt I87 2.8 Mi N Exit 31 |
| NBI structure number | 000000001033772 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Essex County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 86 over Outlet Brook | 1935 | 9,484 | Fair |
| Rte 73 over Chubb River | 1959 | 8,268 | Good |
| Rte I87 over Mud Brook | 1966 | 8,072 | Good |
| Rte I87 over Mcguire Brook | 1965 | 6,930 | Fair |
| Montcalm Street over Lachute River | 1918 | 6,851 | Fair |
| River Street Ext over Outlet Brook | 1984 | 6,437 | Poor |
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