US Bridges

Harlan Drive over Carpenter Creek

FairPosted for load

Westchester County, New York · 2.7 MI NE of Tuckahoe. · Structure no. 000000002265830

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
549
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harlan Drive over Carpenter Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harlan Drive over Carpenter Creek in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHarlan Drive
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location2.7 MI NE of Tuckahoe.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.97334, -73.77806
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2017)
Projected traffic769 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harlan Drive over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harlan Drive over Carpenter Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Harlan Drive over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harlan Drive over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Harlan Drive over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.