US Bridges

N. Airmont Road EB over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.9 MI E JCT I-87 & 202 · Structure no. 000000005514100

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,443
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

N. Airmont Road EB over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Airmont Road EB over 87IX RTE I87 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 24,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,693 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesN. Airmont Road EB
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location1.9 MI E JCT I-87 & 202
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.11643, -74.11272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,443 (2014)
Projected traffic29,693 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Airmont Road EB over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Airmont Road EB 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 N. Airmont Road EB over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 24,443 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Airmont Road EB over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N. Airmont Road EB over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.