RTE 987C over Recreation Trail
FairRockland County, New York · .4 MI N JCT Pip & SH 340 · Structure no. 000000001068559
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,928
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
RTE 987C over Recreation Trail is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 987C over Recreation Trail 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 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 94 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 987C over Recreation Trail built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 987C over Recreation Trail 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 987C over Recreation Trail carry?
About 42,928 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 987C over Recreation Trail?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 987C over Recreation Trail?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.