US Bridges

RTE 987F over RTE 987G

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts Brp+tsp · Structure no. 000000005502032

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,029
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987F over RTE 987G is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987F over RTE 987G in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 42,029 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,290 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987F
CrossesRTE 987G
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts Brp+tsp
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.09927, -73.79782
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,029 (2005)
Projected traffic59,290 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987F over RTE 987G built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987F over RTE 987G in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987F over RTE 987G carry?

About 42,029 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987F over RTE 987G?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987F over RTE 987G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.