US Bridges

RTE 119 over Unknown Stream

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 700 East Yellowstone Ave · Structure no. 000000001080890

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,134
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 119 over Unknown Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 119 over Unknown Stream in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 17,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,214 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 119
CrossesUnknown Stream
Location700 East Yellowstone Ave
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.04316, -73.79897
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,134 (2011)
Projected traffic17,214 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$956,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 119 over Unknown Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 119 over Unknown Stream 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 119 over Unknown Stream carry?

About 17,134 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 119 over Unknown Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 119 over Unknown Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.