US Bridges

Cortlandt Street over Furnace Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.5 MI NW Croton on Huds. · Structure no. 000000003348460

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cortlandt Street over Furnace Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cortlandt Street over Furnace Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCortlandt Street
CrossesFurnace Brook
Location2.5 MI NW Croton on Huds.
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.2296, -73.92295
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2015)
Projected traffic118 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cortlandt Street over Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cortlandt Street over Furnace 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cortlandt Street over Furnace Brook carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cortlandt Street over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cortlandt Street over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.