US Bridges

Freetown Road over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.9 Mi.S. Ste. RTE.55/I87 · Structure no. 000000005515350

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Freetown Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freetown Road 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 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFreetown Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location0.9 Mi.S. Ste. RTE.55/I87
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.66123, -74.07847
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2020)
Projected traffic531 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freetown Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Freetown Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Freetown Road over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Freetown Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Freetown Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.