US Bridges

Route 9W Ramp over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Rockland County, New York · .7 Mile South of Nyack · Structure no. 000000005513969

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Route 9W Ramp over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9W Ramp over 87IX RTE I87 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 71 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,615 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 9W Ramp
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location.7 Mile South of Nyack
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.08236, -73.92326
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2018)
Projected traffic12,615 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$15.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 9W Ramp over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Route 9W Ramp 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 Route 9W Ramp over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Route 9W Ramp over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9W Ramp over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.