US Bridges

RTE 116 over Croton River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT Rts 116+I684 · Structure no. 000000001037090

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,210
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 116 over Croton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 116 over Croton River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,329 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 116
CrossesCroton River
Location0.2 MI W JCT Rts 116+I684
RouteState Highway 116
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.32662, -73.66247
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,210 (2014)
Projected traffic6,329 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 116 over Croton River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 116 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 116 over Croton River carry?

About 5,210 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 116 over Croton River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 116 over Croton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.