US Bridges

CR 31 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.7 MI N of Kingston · Structure no. 000000005515520

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,957
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 31 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 31 over 87IX RTE I87 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8,957 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,082 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 31
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location1.7 MI N of Kingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.9531, -74.01954
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,957 (2021)
Projected traffic11,082 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 31 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 31 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 8,957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 31 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.