US Bridges

Ludvigh Road over 987C987C85011085 RTE 98

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Pip+rte 304 · Structure no. 000000001068700

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,075
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Ludvigh Road over 987C987C85011085 RTE 98 is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Ludvigh Road over 987C987C85011085 RTE 98 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 7,075 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,594 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLudvigh Road
Crosses987C987C85011085 RTE 98
Location0.2 MI N JCT Pip+rte 304
Coordinates41.10906, -73.99906
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,075 (2018)
Projected traffic8,594 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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ludvigh Road over 987C987C85011085 RTE 98 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ludvigh Road over 987C987C85011085 RTE 98 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ludvigh Road over 987C987C85011085 RTE 98 carry?

About 7,075 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ludvigh Road over 987C987C85011085 RTE 98?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ludvigh Road over 987C987C85011085 RTE 98?

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