US Bridges

Palmer Road over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.4 MI N JCT Rts I87+100 · Structure no. 000000005513840

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Palmer Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Road over 87IX RTE I87 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmer Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location0.4 MI N JCT Rts I87+100
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.94512, -73.85439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmer Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer Road over 87IX RTE I87 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 2023.

How much traffic does Palmer Road over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Palmer Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.