US Bridges

RTE 987G over County Road 8

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.7 MI S of L Taghkanic · Structure no. 000000005502499

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,567
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over County Road 8 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987G over County Road 8 in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 7,567 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,152 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesCounty Road 8
Location0.7 MI S of L Taghkanic
RouteState Highway 987G
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0736, -73.71706
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,567 (2020)
Projected traffic18,152 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over County Road 8 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over County Road 8 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over County Road 8 carry?

About 7,567 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 987G over County Road 8?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over County Road 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.