RTE 987C over Upper Sparkill Creek
GoodRockland County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT Pip+rte 340 · Structure no. 000000001068591
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,464
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
RTE 987C over Upper Sparkill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 987C over Upper Sparkill Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21,464 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,279 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 987C over Upper Sparkill Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is RTE 987C over Upper Sparkill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 987C over Upper Sparkill Creek carry?
About 21,464 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 987C over Upper Sparkill Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 987C over Upper Sparkill Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.