US Bridges

RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012305 RTE 9

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.4 MI S JCT Rts 117+35 · Structure no. 000000001037210

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,776
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012305 RTE 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012305 RTE 9 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 15,776 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,850 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 117
Crosses987D 987D87012305 RTE 9
Location2.4 MI S JCT Rts 117+35
RouteState Highway 117
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.23773, -73.70118
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,776 (2019)
Projected traffic15,850 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012305 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012305 RTE 9 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012305 RTE 9 carry?

About 15,776 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012305 RTE 9?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012305 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.