FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BET. NY 129 & ARCA

Carrying BET. NY 129 & ARCA over NEW CROTON RESERVOIR

4.6 MI NE CROTON ON HUDS., Westchester, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BET. NY 129 & ARCA

The BET. NY 129 & ARCA bridge in Westchester, New York carries BET. NY 129 & ARCA over NEW CROTON RESERVOIR. It was built in 1904, making it 122 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 163.1 meters (535 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BET. NY 129 & ARCA compares

▼ 27.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of New York bridges
854
Bridges in Westchester · 46 in Poor condition
BET. NY 129 & ARCA 14.5 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
5.4
Serviceability /30
19.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
14.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1904
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
163.1 m (535 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Structure Number
000000002262070

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

BET. NY 129 & ARCA is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare BET. NY 129 & ARCA against other structures in Westchester and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BET. NY 129 & ARCA?

BET. NY 129 & ARCA in Westchester, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BET. NY 129 & ARCA inspected?

BET. NY 129 & ARCA's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BET. NY 129 & ARCA is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BET. NY 129 & ARCA?

BET. NY 129 & ARCA has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BET. NY 129 & ARCA?

BET. NY 129 & ARCA is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is BET. NY 129 & ARCA and does age affect safety?

BET. NY 129 & ARCA was built in 1904, making it 122 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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