US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE I287 Ramp V to I87

Good

Westchester County, New York · JCT I87 & I287 over Rampw · Structure no. 000000005514859

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,605
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE I287 Ramp V to I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE I287 Ramp V to I87 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 55,605 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,161 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE I287 Ramp V to I87
LocationJCT I87 & I287 over Rampw
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates41.0565, -73.83554
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,605 (2018)
Projected traffic94,161 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE I287 Ramp V to I87 built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE I287 Ramp V to I87 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE I287 Ramp V to I87 carry?

About 55,605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE I287 Ramp V to I87?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE I287 Ramp V to I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.