US Bridges

RTE I87 over Pascack Road Pascack Br

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.9 MI E JCT Rts I87<45 · Structure no. 000000005514039

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121,756
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Pascack Road Pascack Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Pascack Road Pascack Br in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 121,756 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 206,181 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesPascack Road Pascack Br
Location0.9 MI E JCT Rts I87<45
RouteInterstate 87
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.10065, -74.03296
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,756 (2018)
Projected traffic206,181 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$20.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Pascack Road Pascack Br built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I87 over Pascack Road Pascack Br 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Pascack Road Pascack Br carry?

About 121,756 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Pascack Road Pascack Br?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Pascack Road Pascack Br?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.