US Bridges

RTE 987G over Washburn Creek

Fair

Westchester County, New York · .5MI S of Plesvil Ro/Tsp · Structure no. 000000005524410

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,331
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Washburn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 987G over Washburn Creek in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 65,331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92,162 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesWashburn Creek
Location.5MI S of Plesvil Ro/Tsp
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.13847, -73.8166
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,331 (2021)
Projected traffic92,162 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Washburn Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over Washburn Creek 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 Washburn Creek carry?

About 65,331 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is RTE 987G over Washburn Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Washburn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.