US Bridges

RTE 138 over 684I684I87011200 Parkin

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 1 MI N of I-684 Exit 6A · Structure no. 000000001095440

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
411 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,459
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 138 over 684I684I87011200 Parkin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 138 over 684I684I87011200 Parkin in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,459 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,466 by 2041. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 138
Crosses684I684I87011200 Parkin
Location1 MI N of I-684 Exit 6A
RouteState Highway 138
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.29513, -73.67699
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,459 (2016)
Projected traffic10,466 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$13.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 138 over 684I684I87011200 Parkin built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 138 over 684I684I87011200 Parkin in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 138 over 684I684I87011200 Parkin carry?

About 8,459 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 138 over 684I684I87011200 Parkin?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 138 over 684I684I87011200 Parkin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.