US Bridges

RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road New Cro

Fair

Westchester County, New York · Tsp(sb) at New Croton Res · Structure no. 000000005502200

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,363 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
56,221
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road New Cro is a steel truss - deck carrying RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road New Cro 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 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 1,363 ft (415.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesCroton Dam Road New Cro
LocationTsp(sb) at New Croton Res
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.23741, -73.81807
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,363 ft (415.4 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$73.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road New Cro built?

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

What condition is RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road New Cro 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road New Cro carry?

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

How long is RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road New Cro?

The structure is 1,363 ft (415.4 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Croton Dam Road New Cro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.