US Bridges

RTE 987C over Minisceongo Creek

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 2.4 MI N JCT Pip+rte 202 · Structure no. 000000001068950

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
996
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987C over Minisceongo Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987C over Minisceongo 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 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 987C
CrossesMinisceongo Creek
Location2.4 MI N JCT Pip+rte 202
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.21912, -74.03246
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2020)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987C over Minisceongo Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 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?

About 996 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987C over Minisceongo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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.