US Bridges

RTE 987G over RTE 82

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · JCT Tsp & RTE 82 · Structure no. 000000001032319

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,211
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over RTE 82 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987G over RTE 82 in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 18,211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,690 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesRTE 82
LocationJCT Tsp & RTE 82
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.62535, -73.7743
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,211 (2020)
Projected traffic25,690 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 82 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over RTE 82 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 82 carry?

About 18,211 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 987G over RTE 82?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over RTE 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.