US Bridges

RTE 987D over Lockwood Avenue

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT Rts Smrp<ccp · Structure no. 000000005500562

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 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 concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 987D over Lockwood Avenue in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987D
CrossesLockwood Avenue
Location1.2 MI N JCT Rts Smrp<ccp
RouteCity Street 987D
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.94808, -73.87165
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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
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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987D over Lockwood Avenue built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987D over Lockwood Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.