US Bridges

Middle Patent RD over Mianus River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 5.1 MI E of Mount Kisco · Structure no. 000000002224920

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,314
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Patent RD over Mianus River is a concrete slab carrying Middle Patent RD over Mianus River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMiddle Patent RD
CrossesMianus River
Location5.1 MI E of Mount Kisco
Coordinates41.20161, -73.63271
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2019)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$303,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Patent RD over Mianus River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Patent RD over Mianus 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 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Patent RD over Mianus River carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Middle Patent RD over Mianus River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Patent RD over Mianus River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.