US Bridges

Wood Street over Muscoot River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.5 MI SE of Amawalk · Structure no. 000000003348540

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
624
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Street over Muscoot River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wood Street over Muscoot River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 85 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 624 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWood Street
CrossesMuscoot River
Location1.5 MI SE of Amawalk
Coordinates41.2726, -73.74573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2017)
Projected traffic874 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$563,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Street over Muscoot River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Wood Street over Muscoot River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Street over Muscoot River carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wood Street over Muscoot River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Street over Muscoot River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.