RTE 9A over Pocantico River
PoorWestchester County, New York · 1.9 MI N JCT Rts 9A+117 · Structure no. 000000001006170
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43,830
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9A over Pocantico River is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 9A over Pocantico River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 97 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 43,830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,036 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9A over Pocantico River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is RTE 9A over Pocantico River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9A over Pocantico River carry?
About 43,830 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9A over Pocantico River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9A over Pocantico River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.