US Bridges

Warburton Avenue over Cropsey Lane

Good

Westchester County, New York · In Hastings on Hudson · Structure no. 000000003348270

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,374
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warburton Avenue over Cropsey Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warburton Avenue over Cropsey Lane in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 135 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,374 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,528 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWarburton Avenue
CrossesCropsey Lane
LocationIn Hastings on Hudson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.99387, -73.8826
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Warburton Avenue over Cropsey Lane built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Warburton Avenue over Cropsey Lane in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Warburton Avenue over Cropsey Lane carry?

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

How long is Warburton Avenue over Cropsey Lane?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Warburton Avenue over Cropsey Lane?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.