US Bridges

RTE I84 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.2 MI E I-84 EB Exit 36A · Structure no. 000000001052722

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,309
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I84 over 87IX RTE I87 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 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 6 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 27,309 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,245 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location0.2 MI E I-84 EB Exit 36A
RouteInterstate 84
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.51467, -74.07347
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,309 (2019)
Projected traffic46,245 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I84 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I84 over 87IX RTE I87 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 27,309 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I84 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.