US Bridges

RTE 982 over Williams Road

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.6 MI S of I-287 · Structure no. 000000005513982

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,602
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 982 over Williams Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 982 over Williams Road in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 27,602 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,938 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 982
CrossesWilliams Road
Location1.6 MI S of I-287
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.07616, -74.05097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,602 (2021)
Projected traffic38,938 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 982 over Williams Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 982 over Williams Road 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 RTE 982 over Williams Road carry?

About 27,602 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 982 over Williams Road?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 982 over Williams Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.