US Bridges

RTE 987D over Hunts Lane

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 4.4 MI N JCT Rts Smrp+tsp · Structure no. 000000005500919

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,715
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987D over Hunts Lane is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987D over Hunts Lane in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 94 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 6 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 26,715 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,686 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987D
CrossesHunts Lane
Location4.4 MI N JCT Rts Smrp+tsp
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.15987, -73.77409
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,715 (2021)
Projected traffic37,686 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987D over Hunts Lane built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is RTE 987D over Hunts Lane 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987D over Hunts Lane carry?

About 26,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987D over Hunts Lane?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987D over Hunts Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.