US Bridges

North Middletown R over 987C 987C85011095 RTE 9

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT Pip & SH 304 · Structure no. 000000001068710

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,694
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

North Middletown R over 987C 987C85011095 RTE 9 is a concrete continuous frame carrying North Middletown R over 987C 987C85011095 RTE 9 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 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 5,694 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,917 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesNorth Middletown R
Crosses987C 987C85011095 RTE 9
Location1.2 MI N JCT Pip & SH 304
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.12137, -74.0077
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,694 (2020)
Projected traffic6,917 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Middletown R over 987C 987C85011095 RTE 9 built?

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

What condition is North Middletown R over 987C 987C85011095 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does North Middletown R over 987C 987C85011095 RTE 9 carry?

About 5,694 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Middletown R over 987C 987C85011095 RTE 9?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns North Middletown R over 987C 987C85011095 RTE 9?

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