US Bridges

Towners Road over M.Br.Croton River

Good

Putnam County, New York · .9 MI E Int Rts 45 & 52 · Structure no. 000000003368420

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towners Road over M.Br.Croton River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Towners Road over M.Br.Croton River in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTowners Road
CrossesM.Br.Croton River
Location.9 MI E Int Rts 45 & 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.45142, -73.65764
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2020)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

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$736,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Towners Road over M.Br.Croton River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towners Road over M.Br.Croton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Towners Road over M.Br.Croton River carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Towners Road over M.Br.Croton River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Towners Road over M.Br.Croton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.