Lake Avenue over Saw Mill River
PoorWestchester County, New York · 3.2 MI S Hastings on Hud. · Structure no. 000000002254870
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Avenue over Saw Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Avenue over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,151 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Avenue over Saw Mill River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Avenue over Saw Mill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Avenue over Saw Mill River carry?
About 9,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lake Avenue over Saw Mill River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Avenue over Saw Mill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.