US Bridges

Kenilworth Road over 287IX RTE I287

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.3 MI E JCT RTE I287+HRP · Structure no. 000000001044840

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,838
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Road over 287IX RTE I287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenilworth Road over 287IX RTE I287 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 2,838 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,973 by 2036. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKenilworth Road
Crosses287IX RTE I287
Location0.3 MI E JCT RTE I287+HRP
Coordinates41.01399, -73.71109
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,838 (2016)
Projected traffic3,973 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenilworth Road over 287IX RTE I287 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Kenilworth Road over 287IX RTE I287 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 Kenilworth Road over 287IX RTE I287 carry?

About 2,838 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Kenilworth Road over 287IX RTE I287?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kenilworth Road over 287IX RTE I287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.