US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 44

Fair

Ulster County, New York · JCT I87 & Rts 44-55 · Structure no. 000000005025519

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,491
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 44 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 44 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 35,491 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,100 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 44
LocationJCT I87 & Rts 44-55
RouteInterstate 87
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.67442, -74.08049
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,491 (2018)
Projected traffic60,100 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 44 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 44 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 44 carry?

About 35,491 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 44?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 44?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.