US Bridges

RTE 117 over Sleepy Hollow RD Pocant

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.7 MI E JCT Rts 117+9 · Structure no. 000000001091072

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

About this bridge

RTE 117 over Sleepy Hollow RD Pocant is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 117 over Sleepy Hollow RD Pocant 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 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 5,746 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,772 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 117
CrossesSleepy Hollow RD Pocant
Location0.7 MI E JCT Rts 117+9
RouteState Highway 117
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.10833, -73.84494
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 117 over Sleepy Hollow RD Pocant built?

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

What condition is RTE 117 over Sleepy Hollow RD Pocant 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 117 over Sleepy Hollow RD Pocant carry?

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

How long is RTE 117 over Sleepy Hollow RD Pocant?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 117 over Sleepy Hollow RD Pocant?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.