US Bridges

RTE 987D over Fortfield Avenue

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT Smrp & Ccp · Structure no. 000000005500551

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,516
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987D over Fortfield Avenue is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987D over Fortfield Avenue 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 30,516 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,049 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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
CrossesFortfield Avenue
Location1.1 MI N JCT Smrp & Ccp
RouteCity Street 987D
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.94693, -73.87229
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,516 (2020)
Projected traffic43,049 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987D over Fortfield Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE 987D over Fortfield Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987D over Fortfield Avenue carry?

About 30,516 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987D over Fortfield Avenue?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987D over Fortfield Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.