US Bridges

Pine Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87

Poor

Orange County, New York · 0.6 MI SE of Highl. Mills · Structure no. 000000005514280

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pine Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.

It carries about 953 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Hill Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location0.6 MI SE of Highl. Mills
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.34278, -74.11741
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2021)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Pine Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pine Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.