US Bridges

Baptist Church RD over New Croton Reservoir

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 4.5 MI SE of Peekskill · Structure no. 000000002262430

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Baptist Church RD over New Croton Reservoir is a concrete arch - deck carrying Baptist Church RD over New Croton Reservoir in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBaptist Church RD
CrossesNew Croton Reservoir
Location4.5 MI SE of Peekskill
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.25931, -73.84191
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2017)
Projected traffic616 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baptist Church RD over New Croton Reservoir built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baptist Church RD over New Croton Reservoir 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Baptist Church RD over New Croton Reservoir carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baptist Church RD over New Croton Reservoir?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Baptist Church RD over New Croton Reservoir?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.