US Bridges

RTE I87 over 287IX

Good

Westchester County, New York · JCT I87 & I287 · Structure no. 000000005524710

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,605
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over 287IX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over 287IX 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 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE I87
Crosses287IX
LocationJCT I87 & I287
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates41.05788, -73.83668
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,605 (2018)
Projected traffic94,161 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$24.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over 287IX built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over 287IX 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over 287IX carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over 287IX?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over 287IX?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.