RTE 987D over Palmer RD
FairWestchester County, New York · 0.8 MI N JCT Rts Smrp<ccp · Structure no. 000000005500542
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 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 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 987D over Palmer RD built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 987D over Palmer RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.