US Bridges

Union Ave over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.7 MI S JCT Rts I87&300 · Structure no. 000000005514400

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,394
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Union Ave over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Ave over 87IX RTE I87 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 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 1,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2039. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Ave
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location0.7 MI S JCT Rts I87&300
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.55373, -74.08078
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2019)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Ave over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Union Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Union Ave over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Ave over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Union Ave over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.