US Bridges

RTE 987D over Saw Mill River

Good

Westchester County, New York · 4.5 MI S JCT Rts SMRP&87I · Structure no. 000000005500659

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,153
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987D over Saw Mill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 987D over Saw Mill River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,875 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 987D
CrossesSaw Mill River
Location4.5 MI S JCT Rts SMRP&87I
Coordinates40.98167, -73.86713
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,153 (2021)
Projected traffic60,875 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987D over Saw Mill River built?

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

What condition is RTE 987D over Saw Mill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987D over Saw Mill River carry?

About 43,153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987D over Saw Mill River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987D over Saw Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.