US Bridges

Watch Hill Road over Trib Furnace Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 3 Miles S of Peekskill · Structure no. 000000002265880

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,125
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watch Hill Road over Trib Furnace Brook is a steel culvert carrying Watch Hill Road over Trib Furnace Brook 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 6 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 3,125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,866 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWatch Hill Road
CrossesTrib Furnace Brook
Location3 Miles S of Peekskill
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.25807, -73.88742
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,125 (2015)
Projected traffic3,866 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$498,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watch Hill Road over Trib Furnace Brook built?

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

What condition is Watch Hill Road over Trib Furnace Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Watch Hill Road over Trib Furnace Brook carry?

About 3,125 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Watch Hill Road over Trib Furnace Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Watch Hill Road over Trib Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.