US Bridges

RTE I287 over Midland Avenue

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.2MI NW JCT I287&NE Thry · Structure no. 000000001049879

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,578
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I287 over Midland Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I287 over Midland Avenue in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 67 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 50,578 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,648 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I287
CrossesMidland Avenue
Location0.2MI NW JCT I287&NE Thry
RouteInterstate 287
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.98814, -73.67205
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,578 (2016)
Projected traffic85,648 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$17.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I287 over Midland Avenue built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is RTE I287 over Midland Avenue 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I287 over Midland Avenue carry?

About 50,578 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I287 over Midland Avenue?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I287 over Midland Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.