US Bridges

Lucas Ave over I-87 RTE I87

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.7 MI SW of Kingston · Structure no. 000000005515460

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,935
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lucas Ave over I-87 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lucas Ave over I-87 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 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 5,935 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,209 by 2041. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLucas Ave
CrossesI-87 RTE I87
Location1.7 MI SW of Kingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92172, -74.04463
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,935 (2018)
Projected traffic7,209 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas Ave over I-87 RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Lucas Ave over I-87 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lucas Ave over I-87 RTE I87 carry?

About 5,935 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lucas Ave over I-87 RTE I87?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas Ave over I-87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.