RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Ex-Nycrr
PoorWestchester County, New York · 1.9 MI N JCT Smrp & Ccp · Structure no. 000000005500582
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 261 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,516
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Ex-Nycrr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Ex-Nycrr in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 3 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 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Ex-Nycrr built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Ex-Nycrr 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Ex-Nycrr carry?
About 30,516 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Ex-Nycrr?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Ex-Nycrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.