US Bridges

Arden Valley RD over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.2 MI SW JCT US 6 & I87 · Structure no. 000000005514210

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
433 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Arden Valley RD over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arden Valley RD over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2018. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesArden Valley RD
Crosses87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri
Location3.2 MI SW JCT US 6 & I87
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.26584, -74.15539
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length433 ft (132 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic84 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arden Valley RD over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri built?

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

What condition is Arden Valley RD over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Arden Valley RD over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Arden Valley RD over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri?

The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Arden Valley RD over 87IX RTE I87 Ramapo Ri?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.