US Bridges

RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.8 MI N I87 Int 10 · Structure no. 000000001007100

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,659
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location0.8 MI N I87 Int 10
RouteState Highway 9W
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.09096, -73.9291
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 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 length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 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 September 2024.

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

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

How long is RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.