BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Bank premises and equipment at December 31, were as follows:

	2015			2014			Estimated Useful Life
	(Dollars in thousands)						(In years)
Cost
Land	$	20,780		$	15,786		n/a
Bank premises	39,182			33,425			5-39
Leasehold improvements	22,817			20,797			1-27
Furniture and equipment	55,336			49,894			2-12
Total cost	138,115			119,902
Accumulated depreciation	(62,452		)	(55,828		)
Net bank premises and equipment	$	75,663		$	64,074

Depreciation expense related to bank premises and equipment was $7.0 million in 2015, $6.6 million in 2014, and $6.1 million in 2013, which is primarily included in occupancy and equipment expenses. Depreciation expense relating to computer software is included within other noninterest expense. In addition, the Company has recognized impairment of $109,000, $670,000, and $93,000 during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, relating to certain Bank premises.