RTE I87 over RTE 59 Nj Transit RR
PoorRockland County, New York · Orange Ave. RT.59 & Nj TR · Structure no. 000000005027612
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 805 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,690
- 2019 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 36,690 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,131 by 2041. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long and 59 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 36,690 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over RTE 59 Nj Transit RR?
The structure is 805 ft (245.4 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.