US Bridges

RTE I87 over Orange Lake Tributary

Fair

Orange County, New York · .1 MI N JCT I87 & SH 52 · Structure no. 000000005514390

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,222
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Orange Lake Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I87 over Orange Lake Tributary 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 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 35,222 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,644 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesOrange Lake Tributary
Location.1 MI N JCT I87 & SH 52
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates41.53293, -74.07601
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,222 (2018)
Projected traffic59,644 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Orange Lake Tributary built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Orange Lake Tributary 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 Orange Lake Tributary carry?

About 35,222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Orange Lake Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns RTE I87 over Orange Lake Tributary?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.