US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 32

Poor

Orange County, New York · JCT S H 32 & I87 · Structure no. 000000005022229

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,981
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 32 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I87 over RTE 32 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 43,981 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,477 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 32
LocationJCT S H 32 & I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.37129, -74.10176
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,981 (2018)
Projected traffic74,477 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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$23.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 32 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 32 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 32 carry?

About 43,981 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 32?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 32?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.