US Bridges

RTE I87 over Old Plank Road

Good

Greene County, New York · 1 MI W Village Coxsackie · Structure no. 000000005513269

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,596
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Old Plank Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE I87 over Old Plank Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,596 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,821 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 252 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesOld Plank Road
Location1 MI W Village Coxsackie
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates42.35176, -73.8524
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width252 ft (76.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 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$13.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Old Plank Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Old Plank Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Old Plank Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over Old Plank Road?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 252 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Old Plank Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.