US Bridges

County Road 20 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.6 MI S. Rts 94 & I87 · Structure no. 000000005514330

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,312
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

County Road 20 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 20 over 87IX RTE I87 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,312 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,238 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location1.6 MI S. Rts 94 & I87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.42973, -74.06828
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,312 (2020)
Projected traffic5,238 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 4,312 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.