US Bridges

Reservation Road over Waccabuc River

FairPosted for load

Westchester County, New York · 7.7 MI SE Croton Falls · Structure no. 000000003348910

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservation Road over Waccabuc River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reservation Road over Waccabuc River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesReservation Road
CrossesWaccabuc River
Location7.7 MI SE Croton Falls
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.25848, -73.56614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$619,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reservation Road over Waccabuc River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reservation Road over Waccabuc 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Reservation Road over Waccabuc River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Reservation Road over Waccabuc River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Reservation Road over Waccabuc River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.