US Bridges

Saxon Woods Park E over West Branch Mamaroneck R

Good

Westchester County, New York · 2.6 MI NW Mamaroneck Rye · Structure no. 000000003358659

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
368
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saxon Woods Park E over West Branch Mamaroneck R is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Saxon Woods Park E over West Branch Mamaroneck R in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 368 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2017. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSaxon Woods Park E
CrossesWest Branch Mamaroneck R
Location2.6 MI NW Mamaroneck Rye
Coordinates40.98652, -73.74506
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (1997)
Projected traffic515 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saxon Woods Park E over West Branch Mamaroneck R built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saxon Woods Park E over West Branch Mamaroneck R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Saxon Woods Park E over West Branch Mamaroneck R carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Saxon Woods Park E over West Branch Mamaroneck R?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Saxon Woods Park E over West Branch Mamaroneck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.