US Bridges

RTE 984 over 87IX RTE I87

Good

Westchester County, New York · Yonkers Avenue · Structure no. 000000005348170

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,420
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 984 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 984 over 87IX RTE I87 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,487 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 984
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationYonkers Avenue
RouteState Highway 984
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.92166, -73.86286
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,420 (2017)
Projected traffic14,487 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 984 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE 984 over 87IX RTE I87 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 984 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 14,420 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 984 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 984 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.