US Bridges

Ravensdale Road over Saw Mill River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · At Hastings on Hudson · Structure no. 000000001078130

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravensdale Road over Saw Mill River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ravensdale Road over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2022. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRavensdale Road
CrossesSaw Mill River
LocationAt Hastings on Hudson
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.98768, -73.86413
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2002)
Projected traffic840 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$605,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravensdale Road over Saw Mill River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ravensdale Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ravensdale Road over Saw Mill River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ravensdale Road over Saw Mill River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ravensdale Road over Saw Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.