US Bridges

RTE 448 over Rockefeller Road

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.1 MI E JCT SH 448 & US9 · Structure no. 000000001037140

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,299
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 448 over Rockefeller Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 448 over Rockefeller Road in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,081 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 448
CrossesRockefeller Road
Location1.1 MI E JCT SH 448 & US9
RouteState Highway 448
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.09486, -73.84273
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,299 (2017)
Projected traffic4,081 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 448 over Rockefeller Road built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 448 over Rockefeller Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 448 over Rockefeller Road carry?

About 3,299 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 448 over Rockefeller Road?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 448 over Rockefeller Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.