US Bridges

RTE 982 over CR-41

Poor

Rockland County, New York · 2.0 MI S of I-287 & Gsp · Structure no. 000000005514021

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,602
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 982 over CR-41 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 982 over CR-41 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 27,602 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,938 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 982
CrossesCR-41
Location2.0 MI S of I-287 & Gsp
RouteState Highway 982
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.06996, -74.05358
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 982 over CR-41 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 982 over CR-41 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 982 over CR-41 carry?

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

How long is RTE 982 over CR-41?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 982 over CR-41?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.