US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 59 Nj Transit RR

Poor

Rockland County, New York · Orange Ave. RT.59 & Nj TR · Structure no. 000000005027611

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
798 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
110,239
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 59 Nj Transit RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 59 Nj Transit RR in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 110,239 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 59 Nj Transit RR
LocationOrange Ave. RT.59 & Nj TR
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates41.11779, -74.15574
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length798 ft (243.2 m)
Longest span233 ft (71 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,239 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$30.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 59 Nj Transit RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 59 Nj Transit RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 59 Nj Transit RR carry?

About 110,239 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 59 Nj Transit RR?

The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long with a longest span of 233 ft (71 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 59 Nj Transit RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.