US Bridges

Palmer Road over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.9 MI SW of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000003358460

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Road over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B is a concrete frame carrying Palmer Road over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmer Road
CrossesEx-Nycrr Putnam B
Location1.9 MI SW of Tuckahoe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.94526, -73.85725
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmer Road over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer Road over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Palmer Road over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Palmer Road over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer Road over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.