US Bridges

RTE 984 over Ex-Nycrr Putnam Branch

Good

Westchester County, New York · 2.3 MI West of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000003348109

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,881
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 984 over Ex-Nycrr Putnam Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 984 over Ex-Nycrr Putnam Branch in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,881 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,002 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 984
CrossesEx-Nycrr Putnam Branch
Location2.3 MI West of Tuckahoe
RouteCounty Highway 984
Coordinates40.95572, -73.86681
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,881 (2017)
Projected traffic26,002 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 984 over Ex-Nycrr Putnam Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 984 over Ex-Nycrr Putnam Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 984 over Ex-Nycrr Putnam Branch carry?

About 25,881 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 984 over Ex-Nycrr Putnam Branch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 984 over Ex-Nycrr Putnam Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.