RTE I87 over Rondout Creek
FairUlster County, New York · I87 over Roundout Creek · Structure no. 000000005515429
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 545 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,755
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Rondout Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I87 over Rondout Creek 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 35,755 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,547 by 2041. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 113 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Rondout Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I87 over Rondout Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Rondout Creek carry?
About 35,755 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Rondout Creek?
The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Rondout Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.