US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 52

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT 87I & RTE 52 · Structure no. 000000005026769

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,222
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 52 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 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 35,222 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,644 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 52
LocationJCT 87I & RTE 52
RouteInterstate 87
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.53202, -74.07567
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,222 (2018)
Projected traffic59,644 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 52 built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 52 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 52 carry?

About 35,222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 52?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 52?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.