RTE 987E
Carrying RTE 987E over 987C 987C83021013, RTE 9
JCT SEVEN LAKES PKWY&PIP, Orange, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 987E
The RTE 987E bridge in Orange, New York carries RTE 987E over 987C 987C83021013, RTE 9. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 11,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 987E 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
- 1952
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000005003390
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 987E 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 987E against other structures in Orange 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 987E?
RTE 987E in Orange, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 987E inspected?
RTE 987E'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 11,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 987E 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 987E?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RTE 987E.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 987E?
Ownership is not specified for RTE 987E in the NBI.
How old is RTE 987E and does age affect safety?
RTE 987E was built in 1952, making it 74 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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