US Bridges

RTE I287 over RTE 120A

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.5 MI E JCT Rts 287+120 · Structure no. 000000001037379

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99,110
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I287 over RTE 120A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I287 over RTE 120A in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 99,110 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,832 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I287
CrossesRTE 120A
Location0.5 MI E JCT Rts 287+120
RouteInterstate 287
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.00833, -73.69779
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,110 (2021)
Projected traffic167,832 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$18.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I287 over RTE 120A built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I287 over RTE 120A 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I287 over RTE 120A carry?

About 99,110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I287 over RTE 120A?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I287 over RTE 120A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.