US Bridges

Dixon Road over W Br Croton River

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 3.2 MI SW of Lake Carmel · Structure no. 000000002223810

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,330
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Dixon Road over W Br Croton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixon Road over W Br Croton River in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 96 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,862 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDixon Road
CrossesW Br Croton River
Location3.2 MI SW of Lake Carmel
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.44066, -73.72709
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2021)
Projected traffic1,862 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixon Road over W Br Croton River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Dixon Road over W Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dixon Road over W Br Croton River carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dixon Road over W Br Croton River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon Road over W Br Croton River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.