US Bridges

Heathcote Road over Heathcote Bypass

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 3.1 MI NE of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000002265300

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,895
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heathcote Road over Heathcote Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heathcote Road over Heathcote Bypass in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 115 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 8,895 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,936 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHeathcote Road
CrossesHeathcote Bypass
Location3.1 MI NE of Tuckahoe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.98507, -73.77543
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,895 (2018)
Projected traffic8,936 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Heathcote Road over Heathcote Bypass built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Heathcote Road over Heathcote Bypass 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 Heathcote Road over Heathcote Bypass carry?

About 8,895 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Heathcote Road over Heathcote Bypass?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Heathcote Road over Heathcote Bypass?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.