US Bridges

RTE 28 over 87IX RTE I87

Good

Ulster County, New York · JCT S H 28 & I-87 · Structure no. 000000001019620

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,070
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 28 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over 87IX RTE I87 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,070 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,178 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationJCT S H 28 & I-87
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.94554, -74.03015
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,070 (2020)
Projected traffic23,178 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over 87IX RTE I87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 23,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.