US Bridges

Brandreth Street over Kill Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · In Ossining · Structure no. 000000002225190

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,574
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandreth Street over Kill Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brandreth Street over Kill Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 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 2,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,604 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrandreth Street
CrossesKill Brook
LocationIn Ossining
Coordinates41.16248, -73.86379
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,574 (2015)
Projected traffic3,604 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandreth Street over Kill Brook built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Brandreth Street over Kill Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brandreth Street over Kill Brook carry?

About 2,574 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brandreth Street over Kill Brook?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Brandreth Street over Kill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.