US Bridges

Croton Dam Road over Croton Reservoir Outlet

GoodPosted for load

Westchester County, New York · 1.5 MI NE Croton on Hud. · Structure no. 000000002265510

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
214 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Croton Dam Road over Croton Reservoir Outlet is a steel arch - deck carrying Croton Dam Road over Croton Reservoir Outlet in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 121 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2038. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCroton Dam Road
CrossesCroton Reservoir Outlet
Location1.5 MI NE Croton on Hud.
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.22761, -73.85707
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Croton Dam Road over Croton Reservoir Outlet built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Croton Dam Road over Croton Reservoir Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Croton Dam Road over Croton Reservoir Outlet carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Croton Dam Road over Croton Reservoir Outlet?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Croton Dam Road over Croton Reservoir Outlet?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.