US Bridges

RTE 300 over 87IX RTE I87

Good

Orange County, New York · JCT Ny 300 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001045270

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,970
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 300 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 300 over 87IX RTE I87 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5,970 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,252 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 300
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationJCT Ny 300 & I87
RouteState Highway 300
Coordinates41.56333, -74.08277
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,970 (2020)
Projected traffic7,252 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 300 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 300 over 87IX RTE I87 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 300 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 5,970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 300 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 300 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.