US Bridges

RTE 987G over RTE 217

Fair

Columbia County, New York · JCT Tsp & RTE 217 · Structure no. 000000001041411

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,445
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over RTE 217 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987G over RTE 217 in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 2,445 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,864 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesRTE 217
LocationJCT Tsp & RTE 217
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25704, -73.61426
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,445 (2021)
Projected traffic5,864 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over RTE 217 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 987G over RTE 217 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over RTE 217 carry?

About 2,445 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is RTE 987G over RTE 217?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over RTE 217?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.