US Bridges

RTE 987G over RTE 55

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · JCT Tsp & RTE 55 · Structure no. 000000005027149

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,211
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over RTE 55 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987G over RTE 55 in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesRTE 55
LocationJCT Tsp & RTE 55
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.67017, -73.78864
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over RTE 55 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over RTE 55 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over RTE 55 carry?

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

How long is RTE 987G over RTE 55?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over RTE 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.