US Bridges

Taylor RD over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.8 MI S JCT CR20 & I87 · Structure no. 000000005514300

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Taylor RD over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor RD 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 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor RD
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location1.8 MI S JCT CR20 & I87
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.40635, -74.08012
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2018)
Projected traffic1,508 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor RD over 87IX RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Taylor RD over 87IX RTE I87 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Taylor RD over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor RD over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.