US Bridges

Fourth Street over Ramp from 287IX NB RTE

Good

Rockland County, New York · .5 MI N. JCT I-87 & I-287 · Structure no. 000000005514160

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,846
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Fourth Street over Ramp from 287IX NB RTE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fourth Street over Ramp from 287IX NB RTE in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,846 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,284 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFourth Street
CrossesRamp from 287IX NB RTE
Location.5 MI N. JCT I-87 & I-287
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.12474, -74.16527
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,846 (2019)
Projected traffic2,284 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth Street over Ramp from 287IX NB RTE built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth Street over Ramp from 287IX NB RTE in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Fourth Street over Ramp from 287IX NB RTE carry?

About 1,846 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fourth Street over Ramp from 287IX NB RTE?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth Street over Ramp from 287IX NB RTE?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.