US Bridges

Van Wyck Road over RTE 987C

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 2.1 MI N JCT Pip & SH 303 · Structure no. 000000001068640

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Van Wyck Road over RTE 987C is a concrete frame carrying Van Wyck 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 3,318 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,105 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Wyck Road
CrossesRTE 987C
Location2.1 MI N JCT Pip & SH 303
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.05886, -73.97076
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,318 (2020)
Projected traffic4,105 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Wyck Road over RTE 987C built?

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

What condition is Van Wyck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Van Wyck Road over RTE 987C carry?

About 3,318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Van Wyck Road over RTE 987C?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Van Wyck Road over RTE 987C?

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