US Bridges

Broadway over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.9 MI S of Nyack · Structure no. 000000005513940

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,225
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Broadway over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway over 87IX RTE I87 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,752 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location0.9 MI S of Nyack
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.07791, -73.9215
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2017)
Projected traffic2,752 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over 87IX RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Broadway over 87IX RTE I87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.