RTE I87 over Mahwah River
FairRockland County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT Rts I87<202 · Structure no. 000000005514129
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81,424
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Mahwah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Mahwah River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 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 81,424 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,883 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Mahwah River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is RTE I87 over Mahwah River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Mahwah River carry?
About 81,424 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Mahwah River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Mahwah River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.