US Bridges

RTE 987E over Vehicular Undrpss

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.5 MI S of Ft Montgomery · Structure no. 000000005521430

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987E over Vehicular Undrpss is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 987E over Vehicular Undrpss in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 987E
CrossesVehicular Undrpss
Location1.5 MI S of Ft Montgomery
Coordinates41.30927, -73.99007
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2021)
Projected traffic832 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$851,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987E over Vehicular Undrpss built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987E over Vehicular Undrpss 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987E over Vehicular Undrpss carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987E over Vehicular Undrpss?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RTE 987E over Vehicular Undrpss?

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