US Bridges

RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 NB Ramp F

Fair

Rockland County, New York · JCT S.Franklin EXT./I-87 · Structure no. 000000001007090

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,659
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 NB Ramp F is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 NB Ramp F in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 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 5,659 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 9W
Crosses87IX RTE I87 NB Ramp F
LocationJCT S.Franklin EXT./I-87
RouteU.S. Route 9W
Coordinates41.08314, -73.92399
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,659 (2013)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 NB Ramp F built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 NB Ramp F 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 NB Ramp F carry?

About 5,659 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 NB Ramp F?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 NB Ramp F?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.