US Bridges

CR-79 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.9 MI S JCT Rts 94 & I87 · Structure no. 000000005514320

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR-79 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-79 over 87IX RTE I87 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-79
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location2.9 MI S JCT Rts 94 & I87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.41214, -74.07363
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-79 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR-79 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-79 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-79 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR-79 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.