RTE I87 over Route 59 RTE 59
PoorRockland County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts I87 & 9W · Structure no. 000000005027759
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 303 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 107,699
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Route 59 RTE 59 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Route 59 RTE 59 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 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 107,699 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,377 by 2041. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 133 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Route 59 RTE 59 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I87 over Route 59 RTE 59 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Route 59 RTE 59 carry?
About 107,699 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Route 59 RTE 59?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Route 59 RTE 59?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.