US Bridges

Odell Avenue over Saw Mill River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.7 MI SE Hastings on Hu. · Structure no. 000000002254920

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,892
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odell Avenue over Saw Mill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Odell Avenue over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 8,892 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,802 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOdell Avenue
CrossesSaw Mill River
Location1.7 MI SE Hastings on Hu.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.96649, -73.87193
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 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,892 (2016)
Projected traffic10,802 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Odell Avenue over Saw Mill River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Odell Avenue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Odell Avenue over Saw Mill River carry?

About 8,892 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Odell Avenue over Saw Mill River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Odell Avenue over Saw Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.