US Bridges

Croton Falls Road over W Branch Croton River

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 0.7 MI NW of Croton Falls · Structure no. 000000003345570

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,593
2015 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Croton Falls Road over W Branch Croton River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Croton Falls Road over W Branch Croton River in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1908, 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 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 7,593 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,394 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCroton Falls Road
CrossesW Branch Croton River
Location0.7 MI NW of Croton Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.35545, -73.67135
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,593 (2015)
Projected traffic9,394 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Croton Falls Road over W Branch Croton River built?

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

What condition is Croton Falls Road 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 Croton Falls Road over W Branch Croton River carry?

About 7,593 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Croton Falls Road over W Branch Croton River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Croton Falls Road over W Branch Croton River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.