Garden State Pkwy over 87IX RTE I87
PoorRockland County, New York · JCT Rts Garden ST PKW+I87 · Structure no. 000000005514049
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 261 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,695
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Garden State Pkwy over 87IX RTE I87 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden State Pkwy over 87IX RTE I87 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,695 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2041. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden State Pkwy over 87IX RTE I87 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden State Pkwy over 87IX RTE I87 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Garden State Pkwy over 87IX RTE I87 carry?
About 4,695 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Garden State Pkwy over 87IX RTE I87?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Garden State Pkwy over 87IX RTE I87?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.