US Bridges

Taxter Road over 87IX RTE I87 I287 Ramp

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.8 MI N JCT Rts I87+SMRP · Structure no. 000000005513920

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
368 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,422
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Taxter Road over 87IX RTE I87 I287 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taxter Road over 87IX RTE I87 I287 Ramp 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 3,422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,157 by 2041. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTaxter Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87 I287 Ramp
Location0.8 MI N JCT Rts I87+SMRP
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.05354, -73.83398
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,422 (2020)
Projected traffic4,157 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taxter Road over 87IX RTE I87 I287 Ramp built?

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

What condition is Taxter Road over 87IX RTE I87 I287 Ramp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Taxter Road over 87IX RTE I87 I287 Ramp carry?

About 3,422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taxter Road over 87IX RTE I87 I287 Ramp?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Taxter Road over 87IX RTE I87 I287 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.