US Bridges

RTE 987C over New Hempstead Road

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 3.3 MI N JCT Pip+rte 304 · Structure no. 000000001068749

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,722
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987C over New Hempstead Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987C over New Hempstead Road 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 51,722 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,964 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 987C
CrossesNew Hempstead Road
Location3.3 MI N JCT Pip+rte 304
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.14893, -74.02503
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,722 (2021)
Projected traffic72,964 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987C over New Hempstead Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 987C over New Hempstead 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 New Hempstead Road carry?

About 51,722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987C over New Hempstead Road?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987C over New Hempstead Road?

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