US Bridges

Norton Lane over Titicus River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 5.4 MI E of Croton Falls · Structure no. 000000002262490

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton Lane over Titicus River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norton Lane over Titicus River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 70 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNorton Lane
CrossesTiticus River
Location5.4 MI E of Croton Falls
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.33522, -73.55276
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2017)
Projected traffic169 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$804,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norton Lane over Titicus River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Norton Lane over Titicus 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Norton Lane over Titicus River carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norton Lane over Titicus River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Norton Lane over Titicus River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.