RTE I87 over RTE 17 Ramapo River Me
FairRockland County, New York · JCT I87 and SH 17 · Structure no. 000000005014082
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 799 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,690
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over RTE 17 Ramapo River Me is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 17 Ramapo River Me in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 36,690 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,131 by 2041. The structure is 799 ft (243.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over RTE 17 Ramapo River Me built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 17 Ramapo River Me 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 17 Ramapo River Me carry?
About 36,690 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over RTE 17 Ramapo River Me?
The structure is 799 ft (243.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 17 Ramapo River Me?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.