US Bridges

RTE 987C over 87IX RTE I87

Good

Rockland County, New York · NB P. I. P. over I-87 · Structure no. 000000001068692

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,381
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987C over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987C over 87IX RTE I87 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,381 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,268 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 987C
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationNB P. I. P. over I-87
Coordinates41.1019, -73.99269
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,381 (2021)
Projected traffic44,268 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987C over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987C over 87IX RTE I87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987C over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 31,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987C over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987C over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.