RTE 983 over Saw Mill River
PoorWestchester County, New York · 2.7 MI W of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000002254900
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,649
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 983 over Saw Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 983 over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 125 years old, older 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 8,649 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,689 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 983 over Saw Mill River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is RTE 983 over Saw Mill River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 983 over Saw Mill River carry?
About 8,649 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 983 over Saw Mill River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 983 over Saw Mill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.