US Bridges

RTE 6 over Muscoot River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.8 MI E JCT RTE 6+TSP · Structure no. 000000001003450

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,931
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 6 over Muscoot River is a concrete slab carrying RTE 6 over Muscoot River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 20,931 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,029 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 6
CrossesMuscoot River
Location2.8 MI E JCT RTE 6+TSP
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.33816, -73.76898
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,931 (2018)
Projected traffic21,029 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$987,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 6 over Muscoot River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 6 over Muscoot 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 6 over Muscoot River carry?

About 20,931 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 6 over Muscoot River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 6 over Muscoot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.