US Bridges

RTE 23 over 87IX RTE I87

Poor

Greene County, New York · JCT Rt 23 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001017781

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,855
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over 87IX RTE I87 in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,855 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,112 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationJCT Rt 23 & I87
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24432, -73.89144
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,855 (2011)
Projected traffic7,112 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over 87IX RTE I87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 5,855 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.