RTE I87 over Catskill Creek
FairPosted for loadGreene County, New York · .5 MI S Exit 21 of I90 · Structure no. 000000005513219
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 732 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,622
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Catskill Creek is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying RTE I87 over Catskill Creek 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 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. 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 732 ft (223.1 m) long and 113 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Catskill Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is RTE I87 over Catskill Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Catskill Creek carry?
About 33,622 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Catskill Creek?
The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Catskill Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.