US Bridges

RTE I87 over 287IX 87IX RTE I87 Ra

Good

Rockland County, New York · JCT I87 & S.H.59 · Structure no. 00000000502761B

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,987 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
110,000
2007 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over 287IX 87IX RTE I87 Ra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over 287IX 87IX RTE I87 Ra in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,000 by 2027. The structure is 1,987 ft (605.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
Crosses287IX 87IX RTE I87 Ra
LocationJCT I87 & S.H.59
RouteInterstate 87
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.11814, -74.15641
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,987 ft (605.6 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,000 (2007)
Projected traffic154,000 by 2027
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$52.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over 287IX 87IX RTE I87 Ra built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over 287IX 87IX RTE I87 Ra in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over 287IX 87IX RTE I87 Ra carry?

About 110,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over 287IX 87IX RTE I87 Ra?

The structure is 1,987 ft (605.6 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over 287IX 87IX RTE I87 Ra?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.