US Bridges

RTE I87 over US Route 202 RTE 202 W

Poor

Rockland County, New York · JCT of I87 & S H 202 · Structure no. 000000005040109

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,424
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over US Route 202 RTE 202 W is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I87 over US Route 202 RTE 202 W 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 81,424 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,883 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE I87
CrossesUS Route 202 RTE 202 W
LocationJCT of I87 & S H 202
RouteInterstate 87
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.11978, -74.14787
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,424 (2018)
Projected traffic137,883 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$45.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over US Route 202 RTE 202 W built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over US Route 202 RTE 202 W 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over US Route 202 RTE 202 W carry?

About 81,424 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over US Route 202 RTE 202 W?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over US Route 202 RTE 202 W?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.