US Bridges

RTE 987D over Lockwood Avenue

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT Rts Smrp<ccp · Structure no. 000000005500561

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,516
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987D over Lockwood Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 987D over Lockwood Avenue in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30,516 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,049 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 987D
CrossesLockwood Avenue
Location1.2 MI N JCT Rts Smrp<ccp
RouteCity Street 987D
Coordinates40.94805, -73.87204
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,516 (2020)
Projected traffic43,049 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987D over Lockwood Avenue built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987D over Lockwood Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

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

How long is RTE 987D over Lockwood Avenue?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987D over Lockwood Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.