US Bridges

RTE 987E over Stony Brook

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 0.9 MI NE of Sloatsburg · Structure no. 000000005521380

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,068
2014 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987E over Stony Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987E over Stony Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 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 6 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 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,297 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987E
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.9 MI NE of Sloatsburg
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.16909, -74.17628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2014)
Projected traffic1,297 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987E over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 987E over Stony Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987E over Stony Brook carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987E over Stony Brook?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987E over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.