US Bridges

RTE 35 over Waccabuc River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 3 MI S JCT SH 22 & SH 35 · Structure no. 000000001023450

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,409
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 35 over Waccabuc River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 35 over Waccabuc River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 14,409 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,504 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 35
CrossesWaccabuc River
Location3 MI S JCT SH 22 & SH 35
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates41.27524, -73.57832
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,409 (2015)
Projected traffic17,504 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 35 over Waccabuc River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 35 over Waccabuc 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 35 over Waccabuc River carry?

About 14,409 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 35 over Waccabuc River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 35 over Waccabuc River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.