Croton Gorge Park over Croton River
FairPosted for loadWestchester County, New York · 2.0 MI NE Croton on Huds. · Structure no. 000000003348900
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 183
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Croton Gorge Park over Croton River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Croton Gorge Park over Croton River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2015. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Croton Gorge Park over Croton River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Croton Gorge Park 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Croton Gorge Park over Croton River carry?
About 183 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Croton Gorge Park over Croton River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Croton Gorge Park over Croton River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.