US Bridges

RTE 9A over Saw Mill River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.6 M1 E JCT RTE 9 · Structure no. 000000002254850

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,315
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9A over Saw Mill River is a masonry arch - deck carrying RTE 9A over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 125 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 7,315 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,886 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 9A
CrossesSaw Mill River
Location0.6 M1 E JCT RTE 9
RouteCity Street 9A
Coordinates40.93913, -73.88451
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,315 (2019)
Projected traffic8,886 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9A over Saw Mill River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE 9A 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9A over Saw Mill River carry?

About 7,315 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9A over Saw Mill River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9A over Saw Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.