RTE I87 over RTE 213 Wallkill River
PoorUlster County, New York · 1.2 MI S of Tillson · Structure no. 000000005041189
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 361 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,755
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over RTE 213 Wallkill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 213 Wallkill River in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 35,755 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,547 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 113 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over RTE 213 Wallkill River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 213 Wallkill River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 213 Wallkill River carry?
About 35,755 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over RTE 213 Wallkill River?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 213 Wallkill River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.