US Bridges

RTE 138 over Adjacent to 684I

Poor

Westchester County, New York · JCT SH 138 & I684 · Structure no. 00000000109544A

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
600 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,459
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 138 over Adjacent to 684I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 138 over Adjacent to 684I 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 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 138
CrossesAdjacent to 684I
LocationJCT SH 138 & I684
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.29531, -73.67752
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,459 (2016)
Projected traffic10,466 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 138 over Adjacent to 684I built?

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

What condition is RTE 138 over Adjacent to 684I 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 138 over Adjacent to 684I carry?

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

How long is RTE 138 over Adjacent to 684I?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 138 over Adjacent to 684I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.