US Bridges

RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87

Good

Ulster County, New York · JCT Rts 32+I87 · Structure no. 000000001022270

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,161
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,161 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,860 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationJCT Rts 32+I87
RouteState Highway 32
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.62059, -74.08094
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,161 (2020)
Projected traffic8,860 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 7,161 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.