US Bridges

RTE 987C over Minisceongo Creek

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT Pip+rte 202 · Structure no. 000000001068759

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2004 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987C over Minisceongo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 987C over Minisceongo Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 987C
CrossesMinisceongo Creek
Location1.1 MI N JCT Pip+rte 202
Coordinates41.20237, -74.03547
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$956,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987C over Minisceongo Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987C over Minisceongo Creek 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 Minisceongo Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 987C over Minisceongo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns RTE 987C over Minisceongo Creek?

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