US Bridges

RTE 987G over Jackson Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.3M N of NB Exit 45 Tsp · Structure no. 000000005502389

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,211
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Jackson Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 987G over Jackson Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.3M N of NB Exit 45 Tsp
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.64501, -73.78819
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over Jackson 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 Jackson Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 987G over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.