US Bridges

RTE I87 over Moodna Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.0 MI S JCT Rts 94<I87 · Structure no. 000000005514319

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,981
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Moodna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Moodna 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 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 43,981 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,477 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesMoodna Creek
Location3.0 MI S JCT Rts 94<I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.40934, -74.07711
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$15.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Moodna Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Moodna Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Moodna Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over Moodna Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Moodna Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.