RTE 987C over Western Highway
FairRockland County, New York · .3 MI N JCT Pip & SH 303 · Structure no. 000000001068619
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45,187
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
RTE 987C over Western Highway is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987C over Western Highway in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 59 ft (18 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 987C over Western Highway built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 987C over Western Highway 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 Western Highway carry?
About 45,187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 987C over Western Highway?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 987C over Western Highway?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.