US Bridges

Fairview Park Driv over Saw Mill River

Poor

Westchester County, New York · In Elmsford · Structure no. 000000002269570

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,655
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Park Driv over Saw Mill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairview Park Driv over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,655 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,717 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFairview Park Driv
CrossesSaw Mill River
LocationIn Elmsford
Coordinates41.06648, -73.81808
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,655 (2021)
Projected traffic3,717 by 2041
Trucks22%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Park Driv over Saw Mill River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Park Driv over Saw Mill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Park Driv over Saw Mill River carry?

About 2,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Park Driv over Saw Mill River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Park Driv over Saw Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.