US Bridges

South State Road over Pocantico River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · .70 MI N JCT SH 9A &SH117 · Structure no. 000000002269840

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,792
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South State Road over Pocantico River is a concrete frame carrying South State Road over Pocantico River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,792 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,217 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSouth State Road
CrossesPocantico River
Location.70 MI N JCT SH 9A &SH117
Coordinates41.13283, -73.81861
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,792 (2019)
Projected traffic2,217 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South State Road over Pocantico River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is South State Road over Pocantico River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does South State Road over Pocantico River carry?

About 1,792 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South State Road over Pocantico River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns South State Road over Pocantico River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.