US Bridges

RTE 987G over Angell Hill Road

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.4 MI NW of Spencertown · Structure no. 000000005502561

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,873
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Angell Hill Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 987G over Angell Hill Road in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,873 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,492 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesAngell Hill Road
Location1.4 MI NW of Spencertown
RouteState Highway 987G
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.333, -73.56807
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,873 (2019)
Projected traffic4,492 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Angell Hill Road built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over Angell Hill Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over Angell Hill Road carry?

About 1,873 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987G over Angell Hill Road?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Angell Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.