US Bridges

RTE I87 over Woodbury Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Rts I87 & 32 · Structure no. 000000005514299

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,981
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Woodbury Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I87 over Woodbury 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,981 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,477 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesWoodbury Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT Rts I87 & 32
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates41.37434, -74.10271
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,981 (2018)
Projected traffic74,477 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Woodbury Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Woodbury Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Woodbury Creek carry?

About 43,981 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Woodbury Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns RTE I87 over Woodbury Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.