RTE 987E over Queensboro Brook
PoorOrange County, New York · 2.5 MI SW JCT Rts 6<9W · Structure no. 000000005521420
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 869
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
RTE 987E over Queensboro Brook is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 987E over Queensboro Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,217 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 987E over Queensboro Brook built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 987E over Queensboro Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 987E over Queensboro Brook carry?
About 869 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is RTE 987E over Queensboro Brook?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 987E over Queensboro Brook?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.