US Bridges

Pines Bridge Road over Mill Brook

Good

Westchester County, New York · At Amawalk · Structure no. 000000003348530

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pines Bridge Road over Mill Brook is a steel culvert carrying Pines Bridge Road over Mill Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 70 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 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,270 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPines Bridge Road
CrossesMill Brook
LocationAt Amawalk
Coordinates41.28586, -73.76589
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2018)
Projected traffic2,270 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$667,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pines Bridge Road over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pines Bridge Road over Mill Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pines Bridge Road over Mill Brook carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pines Bridge Road over Mill Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Pines Bridge Road over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.