US Bridges

Central Avenue over Sing Sing Creek

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.3 MI SW Highland Avenue · Structure no. 000000002271220

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
783
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Sing Sing Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Central Avenue over Sing Sing Creek in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930, 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 5 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesSing Sing Creek
Location0.3 MI SW Highland Avenue
Coordinates41.16056, -73.86594
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2019)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2039
Trucks12%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over Sing Sing Creek built?

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

What condition is Central Avenue over Sing Sing 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over Sing Sing Creek carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Sing Sing Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over Sing Sing Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.