US Bridges

Brick Hill Road over Plum Brook

Good

Westchester County, New York · 3.3 MI SW of Croton Falls · Structure no. 000000003365040

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,984
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brick Hill Road over Plum Brook is a steel culvert carrying Brick Hill Road over Plum Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,984 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,778 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrick Hill Road
CrossesPlum Brook
Location3.3 MI SW of Croton Falls
Coordinates41.32262, -73.71032
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,984 (2021)
Projected traffic9,778 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$478,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brick Hill Road over Plum Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brick Hill Road over Plum Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brick Hill Road over Plum Brook carry?

About 6,984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brick Hill Road over Plum Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Brick Hill Road over Plum Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.