US Bridges

RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook

Good

Westchester County, New York · 1.7 MI SW of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000005501630

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,423
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook is a concrete 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,423 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,392 by 2017. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 987F
CrossesGrassy Sprain Brook
Location1.7 MI SW of Tuckahoe
Coordinates40.95311, -73.8538
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,423 (1997)
Projected traffic3,392 by 2017
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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$358,000 (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 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,423 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 987F over Grassy Sprain Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.