US Bridges

RTE I87 over Saw Mill River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.6 MI S JCT I87 & Smrp · Structure no. 000000005513899

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,927
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Saw Mill River is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I87 over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1953, 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 6 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 35,927 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,838 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesSaw Mill River
Location1.6 MI S JCT I87 & Smrp
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates41.02121, -73.84571
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,927 (2018)
Projected traffic60,838 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Saw Mill River built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Saw Mill River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Saw Mill River carry?

About 35,927 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Saw Mill River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE I87 over Saw Mill River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.