US Bridges

RTE I87 over Meadow Street

Good

Westchester County, New York · 0.5MI E JCT Rts I87&9 · Structure no. 000000005513939

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124,870
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Meadow Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Meadow Street in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 124,870 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,454 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesMeadow Street
Location0.5MI E JCT Rts I87&9
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates41.06075, -73.85316
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.2 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,870 (2021)
Projected traffic211,454 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$15.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Meadow Street built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Meadow Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Meadow Street carry?

About 124,870 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Meadow Street?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Meadow Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.