US Bridges

RTE I87 over County Road 23

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1 MI E JCT I87 & Pip · Structure no. 000000005514009

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116,471
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over County Road 23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over County Road 23 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 116,471 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,231 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesCounty Road 23
Location1 MI E JCT I87 & Pip
RouteInterstate 87
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.10093, -73.97281
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$10.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over County Road 23 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is RTE I87 over County Road 23 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over County Road 23 carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over County Road 23?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over County Road 23?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.