US Bridges

RTE 987G over RTE 295

Poor

Columbia County, New York · JCT Tsp & RTE 295 · Structure no. 000000005045101

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,149
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over RTE 295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987G over RTE 295 in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1961, 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 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 2,149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,154 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesRTE 295
LocationJCT Tsp & RTE 295
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38732, -73.55904
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,149 (2018)
Projected traffic5,154 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over RTE 295 built?

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

What condition is RTE 987G over RTE 295 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over RTE 295 carry?

About 2,149 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987G over RTE 295?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over RTE 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.