US Bridges

Croton Falls Road over Croton River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · At Croton Falls · Structure no. 000000003348580

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,119
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Croton Falls Road over Croton River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Croton Falls Road over Croton River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 117 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 8,119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,045 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCroton Falls Road
CrossesCroton River
LocationAt Croton Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.35056, -73.66475
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,119 (2015)
Projected traffic10,045 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Croton Falls Road over Croton River built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Croton Falls Road over Croton 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Croton Falls Road over Croton River carry?

About 8,119 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Croton Falls Road over Croton River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Croton Falls Road over Croton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.