US Bridges

RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000005501580

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,778
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,778 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,329 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987F
CrossesGrassy Sprain Brook
Location1.5 MI SW of Tuckahoe
RouteCity Street 987F
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.94628, -73.84907
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,778 (2016)
Projected traffic5,329 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook carry?

About 3,778 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.