US Bridges

RTE 9A over Saw Mill River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · JCT Rts 9A + 100 + 41 · Structure no. 000000001006129

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,166
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9A over Saw Mill River is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 9A over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 18,166 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,068 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 9A
CrossesSaw Mill River
LocationJCT Rts 9A + 100 + 41
RouteState Highway 9A
Coordinates41.10716, -73.80682
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,166 (2018)
Projected traffic22,068 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9A over Saw Mill River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9A over Saw Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9A over Saw Mill River carry?

About 18,166 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9A over Saw Mill River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns RTE 9A over Saw Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.