RTE 138
Carrying RTE 138 over MUSCOOT RESERVOIR
0.3MI.W.JCT.RTES.138+684I, Westchester, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 138
The RTE 138 bridge in Westchester, New York carries RTE 138 over MUSCOOT RESERVOIR. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 88.7 meters (291 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,459 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 138 compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 88.7 m (291 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.1 m (59 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,459 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001037970
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 138 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RTE 138 against other structures in Westchester and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 138?
RTE 138 in Westchester, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 138 inspected?
RTE 138's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,459 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 138 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 138?
RTE 138 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 138?
RTE 138 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RTE 138 and does age affect safety?
RTE 138 was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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