US Bridges

RTE 983 over Nepperhan River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · City of Yonkers · Structure no. 000000001095470

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,756
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 983 over Nepperhan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 983 over Nepperhan River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 35,756 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,924 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 983
CrossesNepperhan River
LocationCity of Yonkers
RouteCity Street 983
Coordinates40.93633, -73.88865
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width177 ft (54.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,756 (2009)
Projected traffic35,924 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 983 over Nepperhan River built?

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

What condition is RTE 983 over Nepperhan River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 983 over Nepperhan River carry?

About 35,756 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 983 over Nepperhan River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 983 over Nepperhan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.