RTE I87 over Cauterskill Road Kaater
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, New York · 1.5 MI W Village Catskill · Structure no. 000000005513199
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 604 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,622
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Cauterskill Road Kaater is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying RTE I87 over Cauterskill Road Kaater in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 33,622 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,043 by 2041. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 113 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Cauterskill Road Kaater built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is RTE I87 over Cauterskill Road Kaater 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Cauterskill Road Kaater carry?
About 33,622 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Cauterskill Road Kaater?
The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Cauterskill Road Kaater?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.