RTE 987C over Lower Sparkill Creek
FairRockland County, New York · .2 MI NW JCT Pip & SH 340 · Structure no. 000000001068549
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,928
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
RTE 987C over Lower Sparkill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 987C over Lower Sparkill Creek 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 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 42,928 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,558 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 987C over Lower Sparkill Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 987C over Lower Sparkill Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 987C over Lower Sparkill Creek carry?
About 42,928 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 987C over Lower Sparkill Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns RTE 987C over Lower Sparkill Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.