US Bridges

Orangeburg Road over RTE 987C

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.0 MI N JCT Pip+rte 303 · Structure no. 000000001068629

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Orangeburg Road over RTE 987C is a concrete arch - deck carrying Orangeburg Road over RTE 987C 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 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 20,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,450 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOrangeburg Road
CrossesRTE 987C
Location1.0 MI N JCT Pip+rte 303
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.04547, -73.95854
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,950 (2013)
Projected traffic25,450 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$20.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orangeburg Road over RTE 987C built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orangeburg Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Orangeburg Road over RTE 987C carry?

About 20,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Orangeburg Road over RTE 987C?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Orangeburg Road over RTE 987C?

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