Nysta Exit 21B over 87IX RTE I87
PoorGreene County, New York · Nys Thruway Exit 21B · Structure no. 000000005513279
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,264
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Nysta Exit 21B over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nysta Exit 21B over 87IX RTE I87 in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 2,264 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,696 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nysta Exit 21B over 87IX RTE I87 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Nysta Exit 21B 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nysta Exit 21B over 87IX RTE I87 carry?
About 2,264 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Nysta Exit 21B over 87IX RTE I87?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Nysta Exit 21B over 87IX RTE I87?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.