US Bridges

South Fulton Ave over Building

PoorClosed to traffic

Westchester County, New York · 0.8 MI W of Hrp Exit 5B · Structure no. 000000002225220

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,973
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Fulton Ave over Building is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Fulton Ave over Building in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10,973 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,330 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Fulton Ave
CrossesBuilding
Location0.8 MI W of Hrp Exit 5B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90784, -73.82772
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,973 (2019)
Projected traffic13,330 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Fulton Ave over Building built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Fulton Ave over Building in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does South Fulton Ave over Building carry?

About 10,973 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Fulton Ave over Building?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns South Fulton Ave over Building?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.