RTE 301 over West Branch Croton River
FairPutnam County, New York · 6.6 MI E JCT Rts 301+TSP · Structure no. 000000001045320
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,075
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 301 over West Branch Croton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 301 over West Branch Croton River in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,075 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,525 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 301 over West Branch Croton River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 301 over West Branch Croton River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 301 over West Branch Croton River carry?
About 4,075 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 301 over West Branch Croton River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 301 over West Branch Croton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.