Nys Thruway Exit 2 over 87IX RTE I87
PoorGreene County, New York · Exit 21 Nys Thruway · Structure no. 000000005513230
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,963
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Nys Thruway Exit 2 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nys Thruway Exit 2 over 87IX RTE I87 in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1955, 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.
It carries about 1,963 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,110 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nys Thruway Exit 2 over 87IX RTE I87 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nys Thruway Exit 2 over 87IX RTE I87 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nys Thruway Exit 2 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?
About 1,963 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nys Thruway Exit 2 over 87IX RTE I87?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Nys Thruway Exit 2 over 87IX RTE I87?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.