US Bridges

RTE 35 over Tributary Cross River

FairPosted for load

Westchester County, New York · JCT Rts 35+121 · Structure no. 000000001023440

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,386
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 35 over Tributary Cross River is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 35 over Tributary Cross River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 14,386 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,476 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 35
CrossesTributary Cross River
LocationJCT Rts 35+121
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates41.2626, -73.61528
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,386 (2016)
Projected traffic17,476 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$440,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 35 over Tributary Cross River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 35 over Tributary Cross 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 35 over Tributary Cross River carry?

About 14,386 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 35 over Tributary Cross River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 35 over Tributary Cross River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.