RTE I87 over Otter Creek
FairOrange County, New York · 2.7 MI SW JCT US 6 & I87 · Structure no. 000000005514229
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77,626
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I87 over Otter Creek 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 77,626 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,086 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I87 over Otter Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Otter Creek carry?
About 77,626 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.