US Bridges

Ramp to I287 over Manhatten Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · Exit 5-I287 to SH 100 · Structure no. 000000001036090

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,150
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I287 over Manhatten Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ramp to I287 over Manhatten Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 16,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,348 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp to I287
CrossesManhatten Brook
LocationExit 5-I287 to SH 100
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.04081, -73.78671
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,150 (2016)
Projected traffic27,348 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$575,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to I287 over Manhatten Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I287 over Manhatten Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to I287 over Manhatten Brook carry?

About 16,150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I287 over Manhatten Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Ramp to I287 over Manhatten Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.