US Bridges

RTE 987C over Convent Road

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT Pip+rte 303 · Structure no. 000000001068639

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,003
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987C over Convent Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987C over Convent Road 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 54,003 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,182 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987C
CrossesConvent Road
Location1.7 MI N JCT Pip+rte 303
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.05467, -73.96476
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,003 (2021)
Projected traffic76,182 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987C over Convent Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 987C over Convent Road 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 October 2024.

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

About 54,003 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987C over Convent Road?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987C over Convent Road?

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