US Bridges

RTE 9 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Westchester County, New York · JCT Rts 9 + I-87 · Structure no. 000000001004939

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,873
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over 87IX RTE I87 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,873 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,933 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationJCT Rts 9 + I-87
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.06282, -73.86238
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,873 (2020)
Projected traffic12,933 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over 87IX RTE I87 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 12,873 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.