US Bridges

RTE 117 over Bridle Path

Fair

Westchester County, New York · .4 MI E JCT SH 117 & US 9 · Structure no. 000000001091052

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,746
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 117 over Bridle Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 117 over Bridle Path in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,746 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,772 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 117
CrossesBridle Path
Location.4 MI E JCT SH 117 & US 9
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates41.10797, -73.85068
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,746 (2014)
Projected traffic5,772 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 117 over Bridle Path built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 117 over Bridle Path 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 117 over Bridle Path carry?

About 5,746 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 117 over Bridle Path?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 117 over Bridle Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.