US Bridges

Arden RD over 87IX RTE I87 Mnrr

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.5 MI SW JCT US 6 & I87 · Structure no. 000000005514230

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Arden RD over 87IX RTE I87 Mnrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arden RD over 87IX RTE I87 Mnrr in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2041. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesArden RD
Crosses87IX RTE I87 Mnrr
Location2.5 MI SW JCT US 6 & I87
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.27544, -74.1497
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic238 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arden RD over 87IX RTE I87 Mnrr built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Arden RD over 87IX RTE I87 Mnrr 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Arden RD over 87IX RTE I87 Mnrr carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Arden RD over 87IX RTE I87 Mnrr?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Arden RD over 87IX RTE I87 Mnrr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.