US Bridges

RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87

Good

Rockland County, New York · JCT Rts 59 & 87I-EXIT 14 · Structure no. 000000001027689

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,195
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,195 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,383 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 59
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationJCT Rts 59 & 87I-EXIT 14
RouteState Highway 59
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.10253, -74.02796
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,195 (2015)
Projected traffic40,383 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$18.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 40,195 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 59 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.