US Bridges

Arden House RD over 87IX 87IX 87IX RTE I8

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, New York · 1 Mile East of Harriman · Structure no. 000000005514240

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
435 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
68
1998 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Arden House RD over 87IX 87IX 87IX RTE I8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arden House RD over 87IX 87IX 87IX RTE I8 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2018. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArden House RD
Crosses87IX 87IX 87IX RTE I8
Location1 Mile East of Harriman
Coordinates41.30507, -74.13025
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (1998)
Projected traffic95 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arden House RD over 87IX 87IX 87IX RTE I8 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Arden House RD over 87IX 87IX 87IX RTE I8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Arden House RD over 87IX 87IX 87IX RTE I8 carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Arden House RD over 87IX 87IX 87IX RTE I8?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Arden House RD over 87IX 87IX 87IX RTE I8?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.