US Bridges

Lawrence Street over Saw Mill River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 3 Miles S JCT Smrp & I87 · Structure no. 000000005500680

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,017
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Street over Saw Mill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lawrence Street over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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 5,017 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,024 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLawrence Street
CrossesSaw Mill River
Location3 Miles S JCT Smrp & I87
Coordinates41.00249, -73.85625
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,017 (2019)
Projected traffic7,024 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$990,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence Street over Saw Mill River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence Street over Saw Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence Street over Saw Mill River carry?

About 5,017 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Street over Saw Mill River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Street over Saw Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.