US Bridges

RTE 299 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Ulster County, New York · JCT Rts 299 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001045240

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,163
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 299 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 299 over 87IX RTE I87 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,163 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,248 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 299
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationJCT Rts 299 & I87
RouteState Highway 299
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.74143, -74.06492
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,163 (2020)
Projected traffic18,248 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 299 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 299 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 299 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 18,163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 299 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 299 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.