US Bridges

RTE 35 over Muscoot Reservoir

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.6 MI E JCT Rtes 35+100 · Structure no. 000000001023410

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,276
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 35 over Muscoot Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 35 over Muscoot Reservoir in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 24,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,390 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 35
CrossesMuscoot Reservoir
Location0.6 MI E JCT Rtes 35+100
RouteState Highway 35
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.26894, -73.69963
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,276 (2017)
Projected traffic24,390 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$13.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 35 over Muscoot Reservoir built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 35 over Muscoot Reservoir 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 35 over Muscoot Reservoir carry?

About 24,276 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 35 over Muscoot Reservoir?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 35 over Muscoot Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.