US Bridges

RTE 45 over 987C 987C85011132 RTE 9

Poor

Rockland County, New York · JCT RTE 45+PIP · Structure no. 000000001025630

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,434
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 45 over 987C 987C85011132 RTE 9 is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 45 over 987C 987C85011132 RTE 9 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 10,434 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,483 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 45
Crosses987C 987C85011132 RTE 9
LocationJCT RTE 45+PIP
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates41.17192, -74.03281
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,434 (2018)
Projected traffic10,483 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 45 over 987C 987C85011132 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 45 over 987C 987C85011132 RTE 9 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 45 over 987C 987C85011132 RTE 9 carry?

About 10,434 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 45 over 987C 987C85011132 RTE 9?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 45 over 987C 987C85011132 RTE 9?

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