US Bridges

RTE I87 over Nj Transit (aban)

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.5 MI E JCT I87 & NY-59 · Structure no. 000000005514071

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,345
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Nj Transit (aban) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Nj Transit (aban) in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 52,345 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesNj Transit (aban)
Location0.5 MI E JCT I87 & NY-59
RouteInterstate 87
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.10405, -74.07691
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,345 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Nj Transit (aban) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is RTE I87 over Nj Transit (aban) 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Nj Transit (aban) carry?

About 52,345 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Nj Transit (aban)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Nj Transit (aban)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.