US Bridges

CR 28 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 3.3 MI S of Kingston · Structure no. 000000005515450

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,392
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 28 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 28 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 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 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location3.3 MI S of Kingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.89045, -74.05064
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2016)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 28 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is CR 28 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.