US Bridges

RTE 987G over Illington Road

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT Rts TSP+134 · Structure no. 000000005502160

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,221
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Illington Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987G over Illington Road in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 56,221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79,310 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesIllington Road
Location0.5 MI N JCT Rts TSP+134
RouteState Highway 987G
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.22118, -73.8127
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,221 (2021)
Projected traffic79,310 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Illington Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over Illington Road 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 RTE 987G over Illington Road carry?

About 56,221 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is RTE 987G over Illington Road?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Illington Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.