US Bridges

Peoples Road over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Ulster County, New York · Peoples Road · Structure no. 000000005515580

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,217
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Peoples Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peoples Road over 87IX RTE I87 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,217 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,704 by 2037. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPeoples Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationPeoples Road
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09734, -73.96399
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,217 (2017)
Projected traffic1,704 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peoples Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peoples Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Peoples Road over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 1,217 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Peoples Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Peoples Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.