US Bridges

Golf Course Road over RTE 987F

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.0 MI NW of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000005349010

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
553
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course Road over RTE 987F is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golf Course Road over RTE 987F in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2017. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 97.6 mi (157 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Course Road
CrossesRTE 987F
Location2.0 MI NW of Tuckahoe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.98016, -73.84046
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (1997)
Projected traffic774 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed97.6 mi (157 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Course Road over RTE 987F built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course Road over RTE 987F 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Golf Course Road over RTE 987F carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Golf Course Road over RTE 987F?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Course Road over RTE 987F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.