US Bridges

Grist Mill Road over 87I RTE I87

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.8 MI W of Tillson · Structure no. 000000005515410

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Grist Mill Road over 87I RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grist Mill Road over 87I 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 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2039. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGrist Mill Road
Crosses87I RTE I87
Location0.8 MI W of Tillson
Coordinates41.83099, -74.05756
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2019)
Projected traffic358 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grist Mill Road over 87I RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Grist Mill Road over 87I 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Grist Mill Road over 87I RTE I87 carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grist Mill Road over 87I RTE I87?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Grist Mill Road over 87I RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.