US Bridges

RTE 987H over Highland Avenue

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1 Mile NE JCT US 9 & US 6 · Structure no. 000000001071600

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,953
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987H over Highland Avenue is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 987H over Highland Avenue in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 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 17,953 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,326 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 987H
CrossesHighland Avenue
Location1 Mile NE JCT US 9 & US 6
RouteState Highway 987H
Coordinates41.30226, -73.92061
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,953 (2021)
Projected traffic25,326 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987H over Highland Avenue built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE 987H over Highland Avenue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987H over Highland Avenue carry?

About 17,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987H over Highland Avenue?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987H over Highland Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.