US Bridges

RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012130 RTE 9

Fair

Westchester County, New York · JCT.RT117&SMRPKWY&SMRIVER · Structure no. 000000003037170

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,798
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012130 RTE 9 is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012130 RTE 9 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 11,798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,332 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 117
Crosses987D 987D87012130 RTE 9
LocationJCT.RT117&SMRPKWY&SMRIVER
RouteState Highway 117
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.13304, -73.79622
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,798 (2019)
Projected traffic14,332 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012130 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012130 RTE 9 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012130 RTE 9 carry?

About 11,798 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012130 RTE 9?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 117 over 987D 987D87012130 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.