RTE 987E
Carrying RTE 987E over LAKE SEBAGO DAM
3.5 MI NE OF SLOATSBURG, Rockland, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 987E
The RTE 987E bridge in Rockland, New York carries RTE 987E over LAKE SEBAGO DAM. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 19 sections, stretching 59.1 meters (194 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,068 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.4 metric tons.
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
- 1924
- Last Reconstructed
- 1981
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 19
- Structure Length
- 59.1 m (194 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,068 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000005521400
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
RTE 987E is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RTE 987E against other structures in Rockland 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 Rockland, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 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 1,068 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 Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 987E?
RTE 987E has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 987E?
RTE 987E is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is RTE 987E and does age affect safety?
RTE 987E was built in 1924, making it 102 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.
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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