RTE 987D over RTE I87 Saw Mill Rvr Pk
PoorClosed to trafficWestchester County, New York · 1.3 MI SW of Elmsford · Structure no. 000000005513910
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 483 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,047
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE 987D over RTE I87 Saw Mill Rvr Pk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987D over RTE I87 Saw Mill Rvr Pk 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 7,047 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,933 by 2041. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 987D over RTE I87 Saw Mill Rvr Pk built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 987D over RTE I87 Saw Mill Rvr Pk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 987D over RTE I87 Saw Mill Rvr Pk carry?
About 7,047 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is RTE 987D over RTE I87 Saw Mill Rvr Pk?
The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 987D over RTE I87 Saw Mill Rvr Pk?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.