US Bridges

RTE 987G over Wappinger Creek

FairPosted for load

Dutchess County, New York · At Hibernia · Structure no. 000000005502439

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,945
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Wappinger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987G over Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 11,945 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,654 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesWappinger Creek
LocationAt Hibernia
RouteState Highway 987G
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.81455, -73.76594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,945 (2020)
Projected traffic28,654 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 987G over Wappinger 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 November 2023.

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

About 11,945 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 987G over Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.