US Bridges

RTE I87 over Tuckahoe Road

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT Rts I 87+100 · Structure no. 000000005513859

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,523
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Tuckahoe Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Tuckahoe Road in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 72 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 60,523 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,489 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesTuckahoe Road
Location1.3 MI N JCT Rts I 87+100
RouteInterstate 87
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.95532, -73.86115
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,523 (2021)
Projected traffic102,489 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$17.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Tuckahoe Road built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is RTE I87 over Tuckahoe 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 I87 over Tuckahoe Road carry?

About 60,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Tuckahoe Road?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Tuckahoe Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.