US Bridges

Lauren Tice Road over 87IX RTE I87

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 1.0 MI NE of Katsbaan · Structure no. 000000005515600

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lauren Tice Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lauren Tice 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLauren Tice Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location1.0 MI NE of Katsbaan
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.121, -73.95571
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length208 ft (63.4 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 traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic756 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lauren Tice Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Lauren Tice Road over 87IX RTE I87 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 Lauren Tice Road over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lauren Tice Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lauren Tice Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.