US Bridges

RTE 987G over Miller Hill Road

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.8 MI South JCT I84 &tsp · Structure no. 000000005524650

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,908
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Miller Hill Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 987G over Miller Hill Road in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 29,908 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,746 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesMiller Hill Road
Location1.8 MI South JCT I84 &tsp
Coordinates41.51244, -73.78794
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,908 (2021)
Projected traffic71,746 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Miller Hill Road built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over Miller Hill Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over Miller Hill Road carry?

About 29,908 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987G over Miller Hill Road?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Miller Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.