US Bridges

Kings Highway over RTE 987C

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT Pip+rte 340 · Structure no. 000000001068580

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,477
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over RTE 987C is a concrete frame carrying Kings Highway over 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 4,477 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,539 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Highway
CrossesRTE 987C
Location1.1 MI N JCT Pip+rte 340
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.03048, -73.93971
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,477 (2018)
Projected traffic5,539 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Highway over RTE 987C built?

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

What condition is Kings Highway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kings Highway over RTE 987C carry?

About 4,477 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kings Highway over RTE 987C?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway over RTE 987C?

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