US Bridges

Brick School House over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Greene County, New York · 3 MI SW Village Catskill · Structure no. 000000005513180

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Brick School House over 87IX RTE I87 is a concrete frame carrying Brick School House over 87IX RTE I87 in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 6 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 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBrick School House
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location3 MI SW Village Catskill
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18319, -73.92576
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2019)
Projected traffic8 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brick School House over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brick School House 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Brick School House over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brick School House over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brick School House over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.