US Bridges

RTE 987G over Sprout Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.4 MI SE of Freedom Plns · Structure no. 000000005502399

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,211
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Sprout Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 987G over Sprout Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 18,211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,690 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesSprout Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of Freedom Plns
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.66606, -73.78985
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,211 (2020)
Projected traffic25,690 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Sprout Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over Sprout Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over Sprout Creek carry?

About 18,211 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 987G over Sprout Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Sprout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.