US Bridges

RTE 987 over Branch Brook

Good

Westchester County, New York · 3.5 MI N JCT Smrp and 117 · Structure no. 000000001079690

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,715
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987 over Branch Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987 over Branch Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,715 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,686 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 987
CrossesBranch Brook
Location3.5 MI N JCT Smrp and 117
Coordinates41.20214, -73.73966
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,715 (2021)
Projected traffic37,686 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987 over Branch Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987 over Branch Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987 over Branch Brook carry?

About 26,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987 over Branch Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987 over Branch Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.