US Bridges

RTE 987G over Shrub Oak Creek

Good

Westchester County, New York · 0.3 MI S of JCT US6 & Tsp · Structure no. 000000001077730

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,980
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Shrub Oak Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987G over Shrub Oak Creek in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,863 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 172 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesShrub Oak Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT US6 & Tsp
Coordinates41.32997, -73.81779
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,980 (2009)
Projected traffic64,863 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Shrub Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over Shrub Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over Shrub Oak Creek carry?

About 45,980 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987G over Shrub Oak Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Shrub Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.