US Bridges

W Shore DR over W Branch Croton River

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 2.5 MI E of Mahopac · Structure no. 000000003345560

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,734
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

W Shore DR over W Branch Croton River is a concrete arch - deck carrying W Shore DR over W Branch Croton River in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 117 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 1,734 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,428 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW Shore DR
CrossesW Branch Croton River
Location2.5 MI E of Mahopac
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.38821, -73.67884
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,734 (2017)
Projected traffic2,428 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Shore DR over W Branch Croton River built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is W Shore DR over W 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W Shore DR over W Branch Croton River carry?

About 1,734 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Shore DR over W Branch Croton River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Shore DR over W Branch Croton River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.