US Bridges

RTE 202 over West Branch Croton River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · .3 MI S JCT US 202 & SH22 · Structure no. 000000001036180

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 202 over West Branch Croton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 202 over West Branch Croton River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,662 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 202
CrossesWest Branch Croton River
Location.3 MI S JCT US 202 & SH22
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.34868, -73.66729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2019)
Projected traffic11,662 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 202 over West Branch Croton River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 202 over West Branch Croton 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 202 over West Branch Croton River carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 202 over West Branch Croton River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 202 over West Branch Croton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.