US Bridges

RTE 987C over Stillwater Creek

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT Pip+rte 210 · Structure no. 000000001068900

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2004 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987C over Stillwater Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 987C over Stillwater Creek 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 987C
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location1.7 MI N JCT Pip+rte 210
Coordinates41.25321, -74.04393
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$287,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987C over Stillwater Creek built?

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

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 987C over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 987C over Stillwater Creek?

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