US Bridges

Warburton Avenue over Rowleys Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · At Hastings on Hudson · Structure no. 000000003348260

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,374
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warburton Avenue over Rowleys Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Warburton Avenue over Rowleys Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 133 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 5,374 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,528 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWarburton Avenue
CrossesRowleys Brook
LocationAt Hastings on Hudson
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.98161, -73.88513
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,374 (2018)
Projected traffic6,528 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warburton Avenue over Rowleys Brook built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Warburton Avenue over Rowleys 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Warburton Avenue over Rowleys Brook carry?

About 5,374 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Warburton Avenue over Rowleys Brook?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Warburton Avenue over Rowleys Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.