US Bridges

Devries Avenue over Pocantico River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.8 M NW of Tarrytown · Structure no. 000000003358570

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devries Avenue over Pocantico River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Devries Avenue over Pocantico River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDevries Avenue
CrossesPocantico River
Location1.8 M NW of Tarrytown
Coordinates41.09071, -73.86838
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2021)
Projected traffic372 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$626,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Devries Avenue over Pocantico River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devries Avenue over Pocantico 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Devries Avenue over Pocantico River carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Devries Avenue over Pocantico River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Devries Avenue over Pocantico River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.