US Bridges

Estrada RD over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.6 MI N Int US-6 and I87 · Structure no. 000000005003370

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
702
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Estrada RD over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Estrada RD over 87IX RTE I87 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 72 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 702 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2039. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEstrada RD
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location1.6 MI N Int US-6 and I87
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.32634, -74.11262
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic702 (2019)
Projected traffic983 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Estrada RD over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Estrada RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Estrada RD over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 702 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Estrada RD over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Estrada RD over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.