US Bridges

RTE 987F over 287I287I87011011 RTE I2

Fair

Westchester County, New York · JCT SBSP&I287 at Elmsford · Structure no. 000000005053200

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
372 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106,343
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987F over 287I287I87011011 RTE I2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987F over 287I287I87011011 RTE I2 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 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 5 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 106,343 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,018 by 2041. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 987F
Crosses287I287I87011011 RTE I2
LocationJCT SBSP&I287 at Elmsford
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.05389, -73.80957
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,343 (2021)
Projected traffic150,018 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$19 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987F over 287I287I87011011 RTE I2 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE 987F over 287I287I87011011 RTE I2 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 987F over 287I287I87011011 RTE I2 carry?

About 106,343 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987F over 287I287I87011011 RTE I2?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987F over 287I287I87011011 RTE I2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.