US Bridges

RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road

Fair

Westchester County, New York · Tsp(nb)s of New Crot Res · Structure no. 000000005502180

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,221
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 56,221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79,310 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesCroton Dam Road
LocationTsp(nb)s of New Crot Res
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.23633, -73.81283
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,221 (2021)
Projected traffic79,310 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road 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 RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road carry?

About 56,221 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.