US Bridges

RTE 987D over RTE 133

Fair

Westchester County, New York · Smrp JCT.W/SH133 W.Mainst · Structure no. 000000005500949

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,715
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987D over RTE 133 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 987D over RTE 133 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 26,715 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,686 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 987D
CrossesRTE 133
LocationSmrp JCT.W/SH133 W.Mainst
RouteState Highway 987D
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.20892, -73.73601
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 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 closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987D over RTE 133 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987D over RTE 133 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987D over RTE 133 carry?

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

How long is RTE 987D over RTE 133?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987D over RTE 133?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.