RTE 987E over Askoti Dam
GoodOrange County, New York · 3.8 MI E of Southfields · Structure no. 000000005521410
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 745
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
RTE 987E over Askoti Dam is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 987E over Askoti Dam in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 745 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 987E over Askoti Dam built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 987E over Askoti Dam in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 987E over Askoti Dam carry?
About 745 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is RTE 987E over Askoti Dam?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 987E over Askoti Dam?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.