RTE 987 over Saw Mill River
FairPosted for loadWestchester County, New York · At Hastings on Hudson · Structure no. 000000005500640
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,979
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 987 over Saw Mill River is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987 over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,979 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,263 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 987 over Saw Mill River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 987 over Saw Mill River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 987 over Saw Mill River carry?
About 5,979 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 987 over Saw Mill River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 987 over Saw Mill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.