US Bridges

Bedford Road over 987D 987D87012129 RTE 9

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.2 MI N JCT Smrp & Tsp · Structure no. 000000005500860

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,147
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Road over 987D 987D87012129 RTE 9 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bedford Road over 987D 987D87012129 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 8,147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,185 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBedford Road
Crosses987D 987D87012129 RTE 9
Location2.2 MI N JCT Smrp & Tsp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.1314, -73.79519
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,147 (2021)
Projected traffic8,185 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bedford Road over 987D 987D87012129 RTE 9 built?

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

What condition is Bedford Road over 987D 987D87012129 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bedford Road over 987D 987D87012129 RTE 9 carry?

About 8,147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Road over 987D 987D87012129 RTE 9?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Road over 987D 987D87012129 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.