US Bridges

RTE 987C over Hackensack River

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 2.8 MI N JCT Pip+rte 303 · Structure no. 000000001068651

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,002
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987C over Hackensack River is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987C over Hackensack River 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 27,002 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,091 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 987C
CrossesHackensack River
Location2.8 MI N JCT Pip+rte 303
Coordinates41.06573, -73.97891
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,002 (2021)
Projected traffic38,091 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987C over Hackensack River built?

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

What condition is RTE 987C over Hackensack River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987C over Hackensack River carry?

About 27,002 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987C over Hackensack River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987C over Hackensack River?

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