US Bridges

Secor Road over 987FX RTE 987F Catskil

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.0 MI S JCT Rts SBSP+287 · Structure no. 000000005501700

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,367
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Secor Road over 987FX RTE 987F Catskil is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Secor 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.

It carries about 3,367 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,165 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSecor Road
Crosses987FX RTE 987F Catskil
Location2.0 MI S JCT Rts SBSP+287
Coordinates41.02761, -73.82107
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,367 (2017)
Projected traffic4,165 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Secor 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 August 2024.

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

About 3,367 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.