RTE 1 over Byram River
PoorWestchester County, New York · JCT RTE 1+N Y+conn ST LN · Structure no. 000000001000121
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,570
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 1 over Byram River is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 1 over Byram River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,638 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 1 over Byram River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 1 over Byram River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 1 over Byram River carry?
About 14,570 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 1 over Byram River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 1 over Byram River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.