US Bridges

RTE I87 over Saddle Rv RD

Poor

Rockland County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT SH 45 & I87 · Structure no. 000000005514439

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89,004
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Saddle Rv RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Saddle Rv RD in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 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 4 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 89,004 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,719 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesSaddle Rv RD
Location1.2 MI W JCT SH 45 & I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.10207, -74.0693
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,004 (2018)
Projected traffic150,719 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$12.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Saddle Rv RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is RTE I87 over Saddle Rv RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Saddle Rv RD carry?

About 89,004 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Saddle Rv RD?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Saddle Rv RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.