US Bridges

RTE 303 over 987C 987C85011025 RTE 9

Fair

Rockland County, New York · JCT RTE 303+PIP · Structure no. 000000001045360

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,006
2017 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 303 over 987C 987C85011025 RTE 9 is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 303 over 987C 987C85011025 RTE 9 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 15,006 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,076 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 303
Crosses987C 987C85011025 RTE 9
LocationJCT RTE 303+PIP
RouteState Highway 303
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.03592, -73.946
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,006 (2017)
Projected traffic15,076 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 303 over 987C 987C85011025 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 303 over 987C 987C85011025 RTE 9 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 303 over 987C 987C85011025 RTE 9 carry?

About 15,006 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 303 over 987C 987C85011025 RTE 9?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 303 over 987C 987C85011025 RTE 9?

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