US Bridges

RTE 983 over Pedestrian Walkway Nepp

Poor

Westchester County, New York · City of Yonkers · Structure no. 000000001095460

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,224
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 983 over Pedestrian Walkway Nepp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 983 over Pedestrian Walkway Nepp in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 34,224 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,384 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 983
CrossesPedestrian Walkway Nepp
LocationCity of Yonkers
RouteCounty Highway 983
Coordinates40.93602, -73.89045
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,224 (2019)
Projected traffic34,384 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 983 over Pedestrian Walkway Nepp built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 983 over Pedestrian Walkway Nepp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 983 over Pedestrian Walkway Nepp carry?

About 34,224 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 983 over Pedestrian Walkway Nepp?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 983 over Pedestrian Walkway Nepp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.