US Bridges

RTE 981U over North Ave

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.5MI N JCT RTE1+NORTH Av · Structure no. 000000001049889

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,971
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 981U over North Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 981U over North Ave in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 16,971 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,998 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 981U
CrossesNorth Ave
Location0.5MI N JCT RTE1+NORTH Av
RouteState Highway 981U
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.916, -73.78499
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,971 (2020)
Projected traffic20,998 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 981U over North Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE 981U over North Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 981U over North Ave carry?

About 16,971 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 981U over North Ave?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 981U over North Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.