US Bridges

RTE 987G over RTE 129

Poor

Westchester County, New York · JCT Tsp&rte 129 · Structure no. 000000005502220

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,221
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over RTE 129 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987G over RTE 129 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 56,221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79,310 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesRTE 129
LocationJCT Tsp&rte 129
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.24096, -73.81721
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over RTE 129 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 987G over RTE 129 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over RTE 129 carry?

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

How long is RTE 987G over RTE 129?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over RTE 129?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.