US Bridges

RTE 987F over RTE 119

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Westchester County, New York · JCT SBSP&119 at Elmsford · Structure no. 000000005053372

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,172
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987F over RTE 119 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987F over RTE 119 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53,172 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,009 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987F
CrossesRTE 119
LocationJCT SBSP&119 at Elmsford
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.05013, -73.81071
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,172 (2014)
Projected traffic75,009 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$11.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987F over RTE 119 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987F over RTE 119 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987F over RTE 119 carry?

About 53,172 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987F over RTE 119?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987F over RTE 119?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.