US Bridges

RTE I87 over Aband. RR (ny Ont and We

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.2 MI S JCT SH 94 & I87 · Structure no. 000000005514349

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,981
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Aband. RR (ny Ont and We is a concrete frame carrying RTE I87 over Aband. RR (ny Ont and We 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesAband. RR (ny Ont and We
Location1.2 MI S JCT SH 94 & I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.43499, -74.0678
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.5 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$9.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Aband. RR (ny Ont and We built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Aband. RR (ny Ont and We 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 RTE I87 over Aband. RR (ny Ont and We carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over Aband. RR (ny Ont and We?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Aband. RR (ny Ont and We?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.