US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 303

Poor

Rockland County, New York · 2.2 MI E Int I87 & Pip · Structure no. 000000005045399

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,699
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 303 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 303 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 95 ft (29 m) long and 137 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 303
Location2.2 MI E Int I87 & Pip
RouteInterstate 87
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.09957, -73.95124
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,699 (2018)
Projected traffic182,377 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$22.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 303 built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 303 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 RTE 303 carry?

About 107,699 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 303?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 303?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.