RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87
PoorRockland County, New York · 0.8 MI W JCT Rts 59+306 · Structure no. 000000001027640
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,002
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 59 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 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 17,002 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,081 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87 built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?
About 17,002 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.