US Bridges

Ardsley Road over 987FX RTE 987F

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.0 MI SE of Ardsley · Structure no. 000000005501670

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,358
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ardsley Road over 987FX RTE 987F is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ardsley Road over 987FX RTE 987F in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,358 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,397 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArdsley Road
Crosses987FX RTE 987F
Location1.0 MI SE of Ardsley
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.99971, -73.83168
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,358 (2018)
Projected traffic8,397 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ardsley Road over 987FX RTE 987F built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ardsley Road over 987FX 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ardsley Road over 987FX RTE 987F carry?

About 8,358 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ardsley Road over 987FX RTE 987F?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ardsley Road over 987FX RTE 987F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.