US Bridges

Reservoir Road over E Br Croton River

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 1.9 MI NE of Croton Falls · Structure no. 000000002224020

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Reservoir Road over E Br Croton River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Reservoir Road over E Br Croton River in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesReservoir Road
CrossesE Br Croton River
Location1.9 MI NE of Croton Falls
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.37406, -73.64753
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2019)
Projected traffic438 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reservoir Road over E Br Croton River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reservoir Road over E 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Reservoir Road over E Br Croton River carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reservoir Road over E Br Croton River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Reservoir Road over E Br Croton River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.