US Bridges

RTE 987F over Payne ST

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.6MI N Int 287I & Sbsp · Structure no. 000000001070482

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,693
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987F over Payne ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 987F over Payne ST in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 44 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 38,693 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,583 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 987F
CrossesPayne ST
Location0.6MI N Int 287I & Sbsp
Coordinates41.06238, -73.80708
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,693 (2021)
Projected traffic54,583 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987F over Payne ST built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 987F over Payne ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987F over Payne ST carry?

About 38,693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987F over Payne ST?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987F over Payne ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.