US Bridges

RTE 987C over Willow Grove Road Minis

Fair

Rockland County, New York · Exit 14 - P I P · Structure no. 000000001068769

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2004 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987C over Willow Grove Road Minis is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 987C over Willow Grove Road Minis in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 118 ft (36 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 987C
CrossesWillow Grove Road Minis
LocationExit 14 - P I P
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.22028, -74.03363
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$19.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987C over Willow Grove Road Minis built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987C over Willow Grove Road Minis 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 RTE 987C over Willow Grove Road Minis carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 987C over Willow Grove Road Minis?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987C over Willow Grove Road Minis?

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