US Bridges

RTE 987D over 9A 9A 870321026 RTE 9A

Poor

Westchester County, New York · JCT Smrp&rte 9A Hawthorne · Structure no. 000000005006132

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,084
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987D over 9A 9A 870321026 RTE 9A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987D over 9A 9A 870321026 RTE 9A in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,084 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,974 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987D
Crosses9A 9A 870321026 RTE 9A
LocationJCT Smrp&rte 9A Hawthorne
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.108, -73.80622
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,084 (2007)
Projected traffic33,974 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$10.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987D over 9A 9A 870321026 RTE 9A built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987D over 9A 9A 870321026 RTE 9A in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987D over 9A 9A 870321026 RTE 9A carry?

About 24,084 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987D over 9A 9A 870321026 RTE 9A?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987D over 9A 9A 870321026 RTE 9A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.