US Bridges

Doansburg RD over E Branch Croton River

Poor

Putnam County, New York · 4.5 Mi.Nw of Brewster · Structure no. 000000003345500

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,546
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doansburg RD over E Branch Croton River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doansburg RD over E Branch Croton River in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,546 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,952 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDoansburg RD
CrossesE Branch Croton River
Location4.5 Mi.Nw of Brewster
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.44726, -73.55645
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,546 (2020)
Projected traffic7,952 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doansburg RD over E Branch Croton River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doansburg RD over E Branch Croton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Doansburg RD over E Branch Croton River carry?

About 6,546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Doansburg RD over E Branch Croton River?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Doansburg RD over E Branch Croton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.