US Bridges

RTE 987D over Palmer RD

Fair

Westchester County, New York · .8 MI N JCT Smrp & Ccp · Structure no. 000000005500541

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987D over Palmer RD is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987D over Palmer RD in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 33,977 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,930 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987D
CrossesPalmer RD
Location.8 MI N JCT Smrp & Ccp
RouteCity Street 987D
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.9442, -73.87464
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,977 (2021)
Projected traffic47,930 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987D over Palmer RD built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987D over Palmer RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987D over Palmer RD carry?

About 33,977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987D over Palmer RD?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987D over Palmer RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.