US Bridges

RTE I87 over Hurley Ave

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 0.4 MI SW JCT I-87 < 22 · Structure no. 000000005515479

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,755
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Hurley Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Hurley Ave 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35,755 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,547 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesHurley Ave
Location0.4 MI SW JCT I-87 < 22
RouteInterstate 87
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.93887, -74.03648
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 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 closed—
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$11.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Hurley Ave built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Hurley Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Hurley Ave carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over Hurley Ave?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Hurley Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.