US Bridges

RTE 987G over Peekskll Hollow Creek

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 1.1 MI NE of Tompkins Crn · Structure no. 000000005502319

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,757
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Peekskll Hollow Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987G over Peekskll Hollow Creek in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 32,757 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,210 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesPeekskll Hollow Creek
Location1.1 MI NE of Tompkins Crn
RouteState Highway 987G
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.40828, -73.78675
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,757 (2020)
Projected traffic46,210 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Peekskll Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over Peekskll Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over Peekskll Hollow Creek carry?

About 32,757 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 987G over Peekskll Hollow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Peekskll Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.