US Bridges

RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.2 MI JCT Rts 32 & 212 2 · Structure no. 000000001022350

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,654
2019 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 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 14,654 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,801 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRTE 32
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location0.2 MI JCT Rts 32 & 212 2
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates42.08364, -73.97329
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,654 (2019)
Projected traffic17,801 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 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 2024.

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

About 14,654 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 59 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.