RTE 987G
Carrying RTE 987G over RTE 217
JCT TSP & RTE 217, Columbia, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 987G
The RTE 987G bridge in Columbia, New York carries RTE 987G over RTE 217. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 842 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 987G compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 842 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001041412
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 987G is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RTE 987G against other structures in Columbia and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 987G?
RTE 987G in Columbia, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 987G inspected?
RTE 987G's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 842 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 987G is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 987G?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RTE 987G.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 987G?
Ownership is not specified for RTE 987G in the NBI.
How old is RTE 987G and does age affect safety?
RTE 987G was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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