US Bridges

RTE I87 over Saw Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.3 MI N JCT I-87 < 209 · Structure no. 000000005515539

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,706
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Saw Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Saw Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 33,706 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,077 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesSaw Kill
Location0.3 MI N JCT I-87 < 209
RouteInterstate 87
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.98073, -74.00963
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,706 (2018)
Projected traffic57,077 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$18 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Saw Kill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Saw Kill carry?

About 33,706 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Saw Kill?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.