US Bridges

RTE 117 over 987DX RTE 987D

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.0 MI E JCT Rts SMRP<117 · Structure no. 000000005500980

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,208
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 117 over 987DX RTE 987D is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 117 over 987DX RTE 987D in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 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 5 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 5,208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,232 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 117
Crosses987DX RTE 987D
Location1.0 MI E JCT Rts SMRP<117
RouteState Highway 117
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.24573, -73.68528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,208 (2019)
Projected traffic5,232 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 117 over 987DX RTE 987D built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 117 over 987DX RTE 987D 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 117 over 987DX RTE 987D carry?

About 5,208 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 117 over 987DX RTE 987D?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 117 over 987DX RTE 987D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.