US Bridges

Sheehan Lane over I-87 RTE I87

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 4.0 MI SW of Saugerties · Structure no. 000000005515550

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Sheehan Lane over I-87 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheehan Lane over I-87 RTE I87 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,947 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheehan Lane
CrossesI-87 RTE I87
Location4.0 MI SW of Saugerties
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01861, -73.99823
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2018)
Projected traffic1,947 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheehan Lane over I-87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Sheehan Lane 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 Sheehan Lane over I-87 RTE I87 carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheehan Lane over I-87 RTE I87?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sheehan Lane over I-87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.