US Bridges

Jackson Avenue over RTE 987F

Fair

Westchester County, New York · N End Grassy Sprain Res · Structure no. 000000005501660

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,208
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Avenue over RTE 987F is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Avenue over RTE 987F in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15,208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,474 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Avenue
CrossesRTE 987F
LocationN End Grassy Sprain Res
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.98863, -73.84053
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,208 (2018)
Projected traffic18,474 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Avenue over RTE 987F built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Avenue over RTE 987F 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Avenue over RTE 987F carry?

About 15,208 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Avenue over RTE 987F?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Avenue over RTE 987F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.