US Bridges

Washington Street over 987CX RTE 987C

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT Pip+rte 340 · Structure no. 000000001068560

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,242
2016 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over 987CX RTE 987C is a concrete arch - deck carrying Washington Street over 987CX RTE 987C 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 5,242 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,367 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Street
Crosses987CX RTE 987C
Location0.5 MI N JCT Pip+rte 340
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.02326, -73.93539
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,242 (2016)
Projected traffic6,367 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over 987CX RTE 987C built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over 987CX 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over 987CX RTE 987C carry?

About 5,242 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over 987CX RTE 987C?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over 987CX RTE 987C?

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