US Bridges

Quaker Bridge RD over Croton River

PoorClosed to traffic

Westchester County, New York · At Croton on Hudson · Structure no. 000000003348560

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
925
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Bridge RD over Croton River is a steel truss - thru carrying Quaker Bridge RD over Croton River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesQuaker Bridge RD
CrossesCroton River
LocationAt Croton on Hudson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.212, -73.86915
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2021)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quaker Bridge RD over Croton River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Quaker Bridge RD over Croton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Quaker Bridge RD over Croton River carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Quaker Bridge RD over Croton River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Bridge RD over Croton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.