US Bridges

RTE I87 over Whiteport Road

Good

Ulster County, New York · 5.1 MI S Exit 19-I87 · Structure no. 000000005515449

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,755
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Whiteport Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE I87 over Whiteport Road in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,755 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,547 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesWhiteport Road
Location5.1 MI S Exit 19-I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.88084, -74.05837
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 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 closed17.4 mi (28 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Whiteport Road built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Whiteport Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Whiteport Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over Whiteport Road?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Whiteport Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.