US Bridges

Meadow Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87

Poor

Orange County, New York · 0.7 MI S JCT Rts I-87& 52 · Structure no. 000000005514380

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,486
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Meadow Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,486 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMeadow Hill Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location0.7 MI S JCT Rts I-87& 52
Coordinates41.52219, -74.0745
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,486 (2018)
Projected traffic5,550 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Meadow Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 4,486 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Hill Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.