US Bridges

Stone Hill Road over Cross River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 6.5 MI SE Croton Falls · Structure no. 000000003364970

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Hill Road over Cross River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone Hill Road over Cross River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStone Hill Road
CrossesCross River
Location6.5 MI SE Croton Falls
Coordinates41.26029, -73.60198
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2009)
Projected traffic336 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$357,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Hill Road over Cross River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Hill Road over Cross 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 Stone Hill Road over Cross River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stone Hill Road over Cross River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Hill Road over Cross River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.