US Bridges

Ohioville Road over 87IX RTE I87

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 2.8 MI S of New Paltz · Structure no. 000000005515370

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,822
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ohioville Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohioville Road over 87IX RTE I87 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1955, 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 3 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 1,822 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,254 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOhioville Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location2.8 MI S of New Paltz
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.70068, -74.07956
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,822 (2020)
Projected traffic2,254 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohioville Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohioville Road over 87IX RTE I87 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,822 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ohioville Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ohioville Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.