Highland Drive over Cortlandt Lake Creek
PoorWestchester County, New York · 2.7 Miles N of Peekskill · Structure no. 000000002262420
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 649
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Drive over Cortlandt Lake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Highland Drive over Cortlandt Lake Creek in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highland Drive over Cortlandt Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Highland Drive over Cortlandt Lake Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Highland Drive over Cortlandt Lake Creek carry?
About 649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Highland Drive over Cortlandt Lake Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Highland Drive over Cortlandt Lake Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.