US Bridges

RTE 202 over East Branch Croton River

Poor

Westchester County, New York · JCT Rts 100+202+22 · Structure no. 000000001036190

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 202 over East Branch Croton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 202 over East Branch Croton River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,662 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 202
CrossesEast Branch Croton River
LocationJCT Rts 100+202+22
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates41.35228, -73.66356
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 closed5 mi (8 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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 202 over East Branch Croton River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 202 over East Branch Croton 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 July 2024.

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

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

How long is RTE 202 over East Branch Croton River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 202 over East Branch Croton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.