US Bridges

Scarsdale Road over Bronx River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.2 MI E of Brp Exit 3 · Structure no. 000000003348570

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,421
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scarsdale Road over Bronx River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Scarsdale Road over Bronx River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 6 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 6,421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,451 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesScarsdale Road
CrossesBronx River
Location0.2 MI E of Brp Exit 3
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.95171, -73.82911
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,421 (2010)
Projected traffic6,451 by 2041
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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scarsdale Road over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scarsdale Road over Bronx 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Scarsdale Road over Bronx River carry?

About 6,421 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scarsdale Road over Bronx River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Scarsdale Road over Bronx River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.