US Bridges

Sickletown Road over 987C 987C85011056 RTE 9

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 3.1 MI N JCT Pip & SH 303 · Structure no. 000000001068660

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,628
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sickletown Road over 987C 987C85011056 RTE 9 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sickletown Road over 987C 987C85011056 RTE 9 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 2,628 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,192 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSickletown Road
Crosses987C 987C85011056 RTE 9
Location3.1 MI N JCT Pip & SH 303
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.06959, -73.98034
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,628 (2020)
Projected traffic3,192 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sickletown Road over 987C 987C85011056 RTE 9 built?

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

What condition is Sickletown Road over 987C 987C85011056 RTE 9 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 Sickletown Road over 987C 987C85011056 RTE 9 carry?

About 2,628 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sickletown Road over 987C 987C85011056 RTE 9?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sickletown Road over 987C 987C85011056 RTE 9?

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