US Bridges

RTE 987C over CSX Transportation

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Pip+rte 303 · Structure no. 000000001068609

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,187
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987C over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987C over CSX Transportation in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 45,187 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,745 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987C
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.2 MI N JCT Pip+rte 303
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.03791, -73.94966
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,187 (2021)
Projected traffic63,745 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987C over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987C over CSX Transportation 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 CSX Transportation carry?

About 45,187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987C over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987C over CSX Transportation?

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