US Bridges

Hook Road over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 4.6 MI NE of Mount Kisco · Structure no. 000000002224910

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
392
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hook Road over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hook Road over Beaver Dam Creek in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHook Road
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location4.6 MI NE of Mount Kisco
Coordinates41.22016, -73.64681
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2017)
Projected traffic549 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$687,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hook Road over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hook Road over Beaver Dam Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hook Road over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hook Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hook Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.