RTE I287 over Catskill Aqueduct
FairWestchester County, New York · 0.6 MI E JCT Rts I287+9A · Structure no. 000000001044619
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96,758
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I287 over Catskill Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I287 over Catskill Aqueduct in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 96,758 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,849 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I287 over Catskill Aqueduct built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I287 over Catskill Aqueduct 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I287 over Catskill Aqueduct carry?
About 96,758 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is RTE I287 over Catskill Aqueduct?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I287 over Catskill Aqueduct?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.