US Bridges

RTE I87 over CSX Transportatio

Fair

Greene County, New York · 3 MI N Village Coxsackie · Structure no. 000000005513289

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,426
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over CSX Transportatio is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over CSX Transportatio 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 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 37,426 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,574 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesCSX Transportatio
Location3 MI N Village Coxsackie
RouteInterstate 87
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.40564, -73.81857
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,426 (2020)
Projected traffic44,574 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over CSX Transportatio built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over CSX Transportatio 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 CSX Transportatio carry?

About 37,426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over CSX Transportatio?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over CSX Transportatio?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.