RTE 987D over Saw Mill River
FairWestchester County, New York · 0.7 MI S JCT Rts Smrp+tsp · Structure no. 000000005500809
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,645
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 987D over Saw Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987D over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.
It carries about 42,645 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,159 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 987D over Saw Mill River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 987D 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 987D over Saw Mill River carry?
About 42,645 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 987D over Saw Mill River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 987D over Saw Mill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.