US Bridges

RTE 987C over West Nyack Road

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 3.7 MI N JCT Pip+rte 59 · Structure no. 000000001068689

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987C over West Nyack Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987C over West Nyack 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 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 62,761 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,536 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987C
CrossesWest Nyack Road
Location3.7 MI N JCT Pip+rte 59
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.0963, -73.99108
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,761 (2021)
Projected traffic88,536 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987C over West Nyack Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 987C over West Nyack 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987C over West Nyack Road carry?

About 62,761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987C over West Nyack Road?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987C over West Nyack Road?

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