US Bridges

RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.4 MI N JCT Sbsp & SH100 · Structure no. 000000005501619

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111,335
2014 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 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 111,335 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,060 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987F
CrossesGrassy Sprain Brook
Location0.4 MI N JCT Sbsp & SH100
RouteCity Street 987F
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.95099, -73.85297
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,335 (2014)
Projected traffic157,060 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.9 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 July 2024.

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

About 111,335 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.