US Bridges

RTE 987A over RTE 987C

Fair

Rockland County, New York · Exit 16 - P I P · Structure no. 000000001068770

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987A over RTE 987C is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987A over RTE 987C 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 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987A
CrossesRTE 987C
LocationExit 16 - P I P
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.24886, -74.03929
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987A over RTE 987C built?

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

What condition is RTE 987A over RTE 987C 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987A over RTE 987C carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987A over RTE 987C?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987A over RTE 987C?

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