US Bridges

Wilmont Road over Heathcote Bypass

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.2 MI SW of White Plains · Structure no. 000000002267120

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,828
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilmont Road over Heathcote Bypass is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilmont Road over Heathcote Bypass in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,828 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,724 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilmont Road
CrossesHeathcote Bypass
Location1.2 MI SW of White Plains
Coordinates40.98421, -73.77588
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,828 (2021)
Projected traffic10,724 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilmont Road over Heathcote Bypass built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilmont Road over Heathcote Bypass 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wilmont Road over Heathcote Bypass carry?

About 8,828 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wilmont Road over Heathcote Bypass?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wilmont Road over Heathcote Bypass?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.