US Bridges

Jackson Avenue over 87IX RTE I87 Ardsley S

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 4.1 MI S JCT I87 & Smrp · Structure no. 000000005513870

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,511
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Jackson Avenue over 87IX RTE I87 Ardsley S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Avenue over 87IX RTE I87 Ardsley S in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 14,511 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,627 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Avenue
Crosses87IX RTE I87 Ardsley S
Location4.1 MI S JCT I87 & Smrp
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.98576, -73.85338
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,511 (2018)
Projected traffic17,627 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Avenue over 87IX RTE I87 Ardsley S built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Jackson Avenue over 87IX RTE I87 Ardsley S 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Avenue over 87IX RTE I87 Ardsley S carry?

About 14,511 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Avenue over 87IX RTE I87 Ardsley S?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Avenue over 87IX RTE I87 Ardsley S?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.