US Bridges

RTE 117 over Old Sleepy Hollow Road

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.7 MI E JCT Rts 117+9 · Structure no. 000000001091081

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

About this bridge

RTE 117 over Old Sleepy Hollow Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 117 over Old Sleepy Hollow Road 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 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 117
CrossesOld Sleepy Hollow Road
Location2.7 MI E JCT Rts 117+9
RouteState Highway 117
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.12134, -73.82269
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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
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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 117 over Old Sleepy Hollow Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 117 over Old Sleepy Hollow Road 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 Old Sleepy Hollow Road carry?

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

How long is RTE 117 over Old Sleepy Hollow Road?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 117 over Old Sleepy Hollow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.