US Bridges

RTE 987C over 987C 987C

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT PIP+RTE6 · Structure no. 000000001068790

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987C over 987C 987C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987C over 987C 987C in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 12,761 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,612 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 987C
Crosses987C 987C
Location0.2 MI S JCT PIP+RTE6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.30341, -74.03218
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,761 (2021)
Projected traffic30,612 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987C over 987C 987C built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987C over 987C 987C 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987C over 987C 987C carry?

About 12,761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987C over 987C 987C?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987C over 987C 987C?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.