US Bridges

Heatherdell Road over 987FX RTE 987F Catskil

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.7 MI S JCT Rts SBSP+287 · Structure no. 000000005501690

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heatherdell Road over 987FX RTE 987F Catskil is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heatherdell Road over 987FX RTE 987F Catskil in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHeatherdell Road
Crosses987FX RTE 987F Catskil
Location2.7 MI S JCT Rts SBSP+287
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.01738, -73.82514
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$10.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Heatherdell Road over 987FX RTE 987F Catskil built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heatherdell Road over 987FX RTE 987F Catskil 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Heatherdell Road over 987FX RTE 987F Catskil carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Heatherdell Road over 987FX RTE 987F Catskil?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Heatherdell Road over 987FX RTE 987F Catskil?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.