US Bridges

RTE 987H over RTE 6

Fair

Westchester County, New York · JCT Bear Mtn Pkwy & US 6 · Structure no. 000000001003420

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,194
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987H over RTE 6 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987H over RTE 6 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 94 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 14,194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,023 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987H
CrossesRTE 6
LocationJCT Bear Mtn Pkwy & US 6
RouteState Highway 987H
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.29924, -73.88569
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,194 (2021)
Projected traffic20,023 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987H over RTE 6 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE 987H over RTE 6 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987H over RTE 6 carry?

About 14,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987H over RTE 6?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987H over RTE 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.