US Bridges

RTE 987G over Fishkill Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.2 MI S Exit 41 Tsp · Structure no. 000000005502359

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,045
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Fishkill Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987G over Fishkill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 33,045 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,616 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesFishkill Creek
Location0.2 MI S Exit 41 Tsp
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.58911, -73.76577
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
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,045 (2020)
Projected traffic46,616 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Fishkill Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over Fishkill Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over Fishkill Creek carry?

About 33,045 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 987G over Fishkill Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Fishkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.