US Bridges

RTE 81 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Greene County, New York · JCT RTE 81 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001031060

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,416
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 81 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 81 over 87IX RTE I87 in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 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 5,416 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,649 by 2041. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 81
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationJCT RTE 81 & I87
RouteState Highway 81
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36533, -73.84686
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,416 (2016)
Projected traffic5,649 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 81 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 81 over 87IX 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 81 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 5,416 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 81 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 81 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.