US Bridges

Palmer Road over 987F 987F87011004 RTE 9

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 0.5 MI S JCT Rts SBSP+100 · Structure no. 000000005501570

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,660
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Road over 987F 987F87011004 RTE 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Road over 987F 987F87011004 RTE 9 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,660 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,734 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPalmer Road
Crosses987F 987F87011004 RTE 9
Location0.5 MI S JCT Rts SBSP+100
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.94073, -73.84351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,660 (2020)
Projected traffic11,734 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$16.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmer Road over 987F 987F87011004 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer Road over 987F 987F87011004 RTE 9 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Palmer Road over 987F 987F87011004 RTE 9 carry?

About 9,660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Palmer Road over 987F 987F87011004 RTE 9?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer Road over 987F 987F87011004 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.