US Bridges

Stew Leonard DR over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Westchester County, New York · I-87 at Austin Avenue · Structure no. 000000003368150

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,098
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stew Leonard DR over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stew Leonard DR over 87IX RTE I87 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,098 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,537 by 2036. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStew Leonard DR
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationI-87 at Austin Avenue
Coordinates40.97159, -73.86129
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,098 (2016)
Projected traffic8,537 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stew Leonard DR over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stew Leonard DR over 87IX RTE I87 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 Stew Leonard DR over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 6,098 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stew Leonard DR over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Stew Leonard DR over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.