US Bridges

RTE 987G over James Baird Park Entranc

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.3 MI NE of Freedom Plai · Structure no. 000000005502410

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,670
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over James Baird Park Entranc is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 987G over James Baird Park Entranc in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 79 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 14,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,191 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesJames Baird Park Entranc
Location1.3 MI NE of Freedom Plai
RouteState Highway 987G
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.68812, -73.78644
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,670 (2021)
Projected traffic35,191 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over James Baird Park Entranc built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE 987G over James Baird Park Entranc 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 James Baird Park Entranc carry?

About 14,670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987G over James Baird Park Entranc?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over James Baird Park Entranc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.