US Bridges

RTE 987G over County Road 12

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of Clintn Cors · Structure no. 000000005502459

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,193
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over County Road 12 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987G over County Road 12 in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 11,193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,850 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesCounty Road 12
Location1.3 MI NW of Clintn Cors
RouteState Highway 987G
Coordinates41.84793, -73.77556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,193 (2020)
Projected traffic26,850 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over County Road 12 built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over County Road 12 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over County Road 12 carry?

About 11,193 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 987G over County Road 12?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over County Road 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.