US Bridges

RTE 987E over 987C 987C83021013 RTE 9

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT Seven Lakes Pkwy&pip · Structure no. 000000005003390

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2017 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987E over 987C 987C83021013 RTE 9 is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying RTE 987E over 987C 987C83021013 RTE 9 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 987E
Crosses987C 987C83021013 RTE 9
LocationJCT Seven Lakes Pkwy&pip
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.30924, -74.02448
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2017)
Projected traffic158 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987E over 987C 987C83021013 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987E over 987C 987C83021013 RTE 9 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987E over 987C 987C83021013 RTE 9 carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is RTE 987E over 987C 987C83021013 RTE 9?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987E over 987C 987C83021013 RTE 9?

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