US Bridges

RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 1.9MI N JCT RTE32+ROND CR · Structure no. 000000001022320

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,817
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 7,817 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,496 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location1.9MI N JCT RTE32+ROND CR
RouteState Highway 32
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.86857, -74.05782
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 loadH 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,817 (2017)
Projected traffic9,496 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87 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 August 2023.

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

About 7,817 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 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.