US Bridges

RTE 116 over Titicus River

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 0.1 MI N JCT Rts I684+116 · Structure no. 000000001037130

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,349
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 116 over Titicus River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 116 over Titicus River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,349 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,068 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 116
CrossesTiticus River
Location0.1 MI N JCT Rts I684+116
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates41.33483, -73.55818
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,349 (2015)
Projected traffic4,068 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 116 over Titicus River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 116 over Titicus 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 116 over Titicus River carry?

About 3,349 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 116 over Titicus River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 116 over Titicus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.