US Bridges

Bowman Avenue over 287IX RTE I287

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT I287 & Hrp · Structure no. 000000001044850

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,574
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Avenue over 287IX RTE I287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman Avenue over 287IX RTE I287 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 9,574 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBowman Avenue
Crosses287IX RTE I287
Location1.2 MI E JCT I287 & Hrp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.00459, -73.69449
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,574 (2009)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowman Avenue over 287IX RTE I287 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Bowman Avenue 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bowman Avenue over 287IX RTE I287 carry?

About 9,574 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bowman Avenue over 287IX RTE I287?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Avenue over 287IX RTE I287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.