US Bridges

RTE 987G over New Croton Resrvr

Fair

Westchester County, New York · Tsp(nb) at New Croton Res · Structure no. 000000005502190

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
794 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,221
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over New Croton Resrvr is a steel arch - thru carrying RTE 987G over New Croton Resrvr in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 94 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 794 ft (242 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesNew Croton Resrvr
LocationTsp(nb) at New Croton Res
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.23666, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length794 ft (242 m)
Longest span750 ft (228.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,221 (2021)
Projected traffic79,310 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$49.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over New Croton Resrvr built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 987G over New Croton Resrvr 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over New Croton Resrvr carry?

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

How long is RTE 987G over New Croton Resrvr?

The structure is 794 ft (242 m) long with a longest span of 750 ft (228.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over New Croton Resrvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.