US Bridges

RTE 287 over Ramapo River

Good

Rockland County, New York · JCT I287 & I87/SH17 Inter · Structure no. 000000005523960

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,277
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 287 over Ramapo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 287 over Ramapo River 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 19,277 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,643 by 2041. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 287
CrossesRamapo River
LocationJCT I287 & I87/SH17 Inter
RouteInterstate 287
Coordinates41.11698, -74.16078
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,277 (2018)
Projected traffic32,643 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$11.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 287 over Ramapo River built?

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

What condition is RTE 287 over Ramapo River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 287 over Ramapo River carry?

About 19,277 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE 287 over Ramapo River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 287 over Ramapo River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.