US Bridges

RTE 119 over Saw Mill River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · .1 MI E JCT SH 119 & Smrp · Structure no. 000000001037240

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,042
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 119 over Saw Mill River is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 119 over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 32,042 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,192 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 119
CrossesSaw Mill River
Location.1 MI E JCT SH 119 & Smrp
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates41.05532, -73.82074
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,042 (2016)
Projected traffic32,192 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 119 over Saw Mill River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 119 over Saw Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 119 over Saw Mill River carry?

About 32,042 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 119 over Saw Mill River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 119 over Saw Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.