US Bridges

RTE 987 over CR 27

Good

Columbia County, New York · 1.1 MI NW of Taghkanic · Structure no. 000000005502519

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,988
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987 over CR 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987 over CR 27 in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,988 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,566 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987
CrossesCR 27
Location1.1 MI NW of Taghkanic
RouteState Highway 987
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15308, -73.6915
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,988 (2020)
Projected traffic9,566 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987 over CR 27 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987 over CR 27 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987 over CR 27 carry?

About 3,988 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987 over CR 27?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987 over CR 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.