US Bridges

Gedney Way over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1/4 MI East of SH 125 · Structure no. 000000002268640

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,923
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gedney Way over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gedney Way over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 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 5,923 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,328 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGedney Way
CrossesEx-Nycrr Putnam B
Location1/4 MI East of SH 125
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.01374, -73.7578
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,923 (2018)
Projected traffic7,328 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gedney Way over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Gedney Way over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B 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 Gedney Way over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B carry?

About 5,923 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gedney Way over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Gedney Way over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.