US Bridges

RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Bedford

Good

Westchester County, New York · 2.2MI N JCT Rts Smrp&tsp · Structure no. 000000005500870

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,879
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Bedford is a concrete slab carrying RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Bedford in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,879 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,739 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 987D
CrossesSaw Mill River Bedford
Location2.2MI N JCT Rts Smrp&tsp
Coordinates41.13133, -73.79512
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,879 (2021)
Projected traffic40,739 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Bedford built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Bedford 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 September 2024.

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

About 28,879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Bedford?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987D over Saw Mill River Bedford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.