US Bridges

RTE 987D over RTE 9A

Fair

Westchester County, New York · JCT Smrp & Tuckahoe RD-9A · Structure no. 000000005500579

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,032
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987D over RTE 9A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987D over RTE 9A in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 61,032 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,097 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987D
CrossesRTE 9A
LocationJCT Smrp & Tuckahoe RD-9A
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.95566, -73.87146
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,032 (2020)
Projected traffic86,097 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$16.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987D over RTE 9A built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987D over RTE 9A 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987D over RTE 9A carry?

About 61,032 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987D over RTE 9A?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987D over RTE 9A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.