US Bridges

RTE 144 over I-87 RTE I87

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1.0 MI NE JCT Rt 9W & 144 · Structure no. 000000001038060

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 144 over I-87 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 144 over I-87 RTE I87 in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 816 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2041. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 144
CrossesI-87 RTE I87
Location1.0 MI NE JCT Rt 9W & 144
RouteState Highway 144
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.43329, -73.80341
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2021)
Projected traffic851 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 144 over I-87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 144 over I-87 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 144 over I-87 RTE I87 carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 144 over I-87 RTE I87?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 144 over I-87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.