US Bridges

Kimball Avenue over 987F987F87011003 RTE 98

Fair

Westchester County, New York · .6 MI S JCT Sbsp & SH100 · Structure no. 000000005501560

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,216
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimball Avenue over 987F987F87011003 RTE 98 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimball Avenue over 987F987F87011003 RTE 98 in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 67 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 5,216 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,336 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKimball Avenue
Crosses987F987F87011003 RTE 98
Location.6 MI S JCT Sbsp & SH100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.93983, -73.84167
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,216 (2017)
Projected traffic6,336 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$11.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimball Avenue over 987F987F87011003 RTE 98 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Kimball Avenue over 987F987F87011003 RTE 98 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kimball Avenue over 987F987F87011003 RTE 98 carry?

About 5,216 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kimball Avenue over 987F987F87011003 RTE 98?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Kimball Avenue over 987F987F87011003 RTE 98?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.