US Bridges

RTE I87 over County Road 25

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.4 N JCT I-87< Rondout R · Structure no. 000000005515439

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,755
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over County Road 25 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over County Road 25 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 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 35,755 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,547 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesCounty Road 25
Location0.4 N JCT I-87< Rondout R
RouteInterstate 87
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.85749, -74.05806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,755 (2018)
Projected traffic60,547 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$18.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over County Road 25 built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over County Road 25 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 County Road 25 carry?

About 35,755 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over County Road 25?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over County Road 25?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.