US Bridges

RTE I684 over RTE 172

Fair

Westchester County, New York · JCT Rts I684+172 · Structure no. 000000001053071

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,979
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I684 over RTE 172 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I684 over RTE 172 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 29,979 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I684
CrossesRTE 172
LocationJCT Rts I684+172
RouteInterstate 684
Coordinates41.19513, -73.68651
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,979 (2000)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I684 over RTE 172 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I684 over RTE 172 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I684 over RTE 172 carry?

About 29,979 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I684 over RTE 172?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I684 over RTE 172?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.