US Bridges

RTE I87 over Leeds Athens Road

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1.5 MI NE JCT Rts 23 <I87 · Structure no. 000000005513249

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,596
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Leeds Athens Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE I87 over Leeds Athens Road in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, 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.

It carries about 32,596 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,821 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesLeeds Athens Road
Location1.5 MI NE JCT Rts 23 <I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25744, -73.87929
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,596 (2020)
Projected traffic38,821 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Leeds Athens Road built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE I87 over Leeds Athens Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Leeds Athens Road carry?

About 32,596 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Leeds Athens Road?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Leeds Athens Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.