RTE I87 over Ramapo River
PoorRockland County, New York · 0.7 MI W JCT Rts I87<202 · Structure no. 000000005514139
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 476 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73,380
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Ramapo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Ramapo River in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 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 73,380 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,261 by 2041. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 130 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Ramapo River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is RTE I87 over Ramapo River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Ramapo River carry?
About 73,380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Ramapo River?
The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Ramapo River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.