US Bridges

Axminster Street over Saw Mill River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 3.4 MI S Hastings on Hud · Structure no. 000000002254860

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,697
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Axminster Street over Saw Mill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Axminster Street over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 4,697 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,576 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAxminster Street
CrossesSaw Mill River
Location3.4 MI S Hastings on Hud
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.94222, -73.88281
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,697 (2020)
Projected traffic6,576 by 2040
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

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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Axminster Street over Saw Mill River built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Axminster Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Axminster Street over Saw Mill River carry?

About 4,697 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Axminster Street over Saw Mill River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Axminster Street over Saw Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.