US Bridges

Access Ramp EX16N over 87IX 87IX Northbound Ra

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.2 MI S Central Valley · Structure no. 000000005514269

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,437
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Access Ramp EX16N over 87IX 87IX Northbound Ra is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Ramp EX16N over 87IX 87IX Northbound Ra in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 2,437 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,126 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Ramp EX16N
Crosses87IX 87IX Northbound Ra
Location1.2 MI S Central Valley
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.3109, -74.12207
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,437 (2020)
Projected traffic4,126 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Ramp EX16N over 87IX 87IX Northbound Ra built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Access Ramp EX16N over 87IX 87IX Northbound Ra 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Access Ramp EX16N over 87IX 87IX Northbound Ra carry?

About 2,437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Access Ramp EX16N over 87IX 87IX Northbound Ra?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Access Ramp EX16N over 87IX 87IX Northbound Ra?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.