US Bridges

RTE I87 over Hackensack River

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT I87 & Pip · Structure no. 000000005513999

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116,471
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Hackensack River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Hackensack River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 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 116,471 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,231 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesHackensack River
Location1.5 MI E JCT I87 & Pip
RouteInterstate 87
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.10081, -73.96547
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,471 (2019)
Projected traffic197,231 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Hackensack River built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Hackensack River 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Hackensack River carry?

About 116,471 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Hackensack River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.