US Bridges

RTE 59 over RTE 987C

Fair

Rockland County, New York · JCT RTE 59 + Pip Int 8 · Structure no. 000000001027709

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,487
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 59 over RTE 987C is a concrete frame carrying RTE 59 over RTE 987C 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 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 48,487 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,714 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 59
CrossesRTE 987C
LocationJCT RTE 59 + Pip Int 8
RouteState Highway 59
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.09066, -73.9907
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
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,487 (2015)
Projected traffic48,714 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 59 over RTE 987C built?

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

What condition is RTE 59 over RTE 987C 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 59 over RTE 987C carry?

About 48,487 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 59 over RTE 987C?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 59 over RTE 987C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.