US Bridges

RTE 987H over Hunter Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · .3 MI N JCT US202 and Bmp · Structure no. 000000001078630

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,080
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987H over Hunter Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987H over Hunter Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1931, 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 5 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 5,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,103 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987H
CrossesHunter Brook
Location.3 MI N JCT US202 and Bmp
RouteCity Street 987H
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.29519, -73.82918
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,080 (2017)
Projected traffic5,103 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$659,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987H over Hunter Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 987H over Hunter 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987H over Hunter Brook carry?

About 5,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987H over Hunter Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987H over Hunter Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.