US Bridges

Exit 18 On/Off Ram over 87IX RTE I87

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 0.4 MI S of RTE 299 & I87 · Structure no. 000000005515390

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,955
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit 18 On/Off Ram over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit 18 On/Off Ram over 87IX RTE I87 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 72 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 2,955 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,003 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesExit 18 On/Off Ram
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location0.4 MI S of RTE 299 & I87
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.73605, -74.06549
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,955 (2019)
Projected traffic5,003 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit 18 On/Off Ram over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Exit 18 On/Off Ram 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Exit 18 On/Off Ram over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 2,955 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Exit 18 On/Off Ram over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Exit 18 On/Off Ram over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.