US Bridges

RTE 117 over RTE 9A RTE 987G

Fair

Westchester County, New York · JCT Rts 117+9A+TSP · Structure no. 000000001006140

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,186
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 117 over RTE 9A RTE 987G is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 117 over RTE 9A RTE 987G in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 16,186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,262 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 117
CrossesRTE 9A RTE 987G
LocationJCT Rts 117+9A+TSP
RouteState Highway 117
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.12369, -73.80974
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,186 (2017)
Projected traffic16,262 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 117 over RTE 9A RTE 987G built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 117 over RTE 9A RTE 987G 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 117 over RTE 9A RTE 987G carry?

About 16,186 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 117 over RTE 9A RTE 987G?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 117 over RTE 9A RTE 987G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.