US Bridges

Ridge Street over 287IX RTE I287

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2 MI E JCT I287 & Hrp · Structure no. 000000001044870

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,380
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Street over 287IX RTE I287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Street 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 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 10,380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,609 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidge Street
Crosses287IX RTE I287
Location2 MI E JCT I287 & Hrp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.99876, -73.68166
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,380 (2016)
Projected traffic12,609 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Street 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 Ridge Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Street over 287IX RTE I287 carry?

About 10,380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Street over 287IX RTE I287?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Street over 287IX RTE I287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.