US Bridges

Horsenden Road over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.3 MI NE of New Paltz · Structure no. 000000005515400

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
313 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,978
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Horsenden Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horsenden Road over 87IX RTE I87 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1953, 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 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 1,978 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,447 by 2041. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHorsenden Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location2.3 MI NE of New Paltz
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.77267, -74.05192
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,978 (2020)
Projected traffic2,447 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Horsenden Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Horsenden 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,978 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Horsenden Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Horsenden Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.