US Bridges

Ashford Avenue over 87IX Saw Mill River Par

Good

Westchester County, New York · 2.3 MI S JCT Rts I87&SMRP · Structure no. 000000005348380

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
412 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,847
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashford Avenue over 87IX Saw Mill River Par is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashford Avenue over 87IX Saw Mill River Par in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 17,847 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,930 by 2041. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAshford Avenue
Crosses87IX Saw Mill River Par
Location2.3 MI S JCT Rts I87&SMRP
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.01261, -73.85002
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,847 (2019)
Projected traffic17,930 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$18.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashford Avenue over 87IX Saw Mill River Par built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashford Avenue over 87IX Saw Mill River Par 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ashford Avenue over 87IX Saw Mill River Par carry?

About 17,847 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ashford Avenue over 87IX Saw Mill River Par?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Ashford Avenue over 87IX Saw Mill River Par?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.