US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 94

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT of Rts 94 & I-87 · Structure no. 000000005034919

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,981
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 94 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1953, 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 43,981 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,477 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 94
LocationJCT of Rts 94 & I-87
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates41.45216, -74.06456
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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$15.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 94 built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 94 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 94 carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 94?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 94?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.