US Bridges

RTE I87 over Route 100 SB

Fair

Westchester County, New York · JCT of Rts 100+I87 · Structure no. 000000005521179

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,444
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Route 100 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Route 100 SB in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 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 60,444 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,355 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRoute 100 SB
LocationJCT of Rts 100+I87
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates40.9385, -73.85571
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,444 (2019)
Projected traffic102,355 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$16.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Route 100 SB built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE I87 over Route 100 SB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Route 100 SB carry?

About 60,444 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Route 100 SB?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Route 100 SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.