East 3rd Street over Universal Metal Building
PoorClosed to trafficWestchester County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of Pelham Manor · Structure no. 000000002225230
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,987
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 3rd Street over Universal Metal Building is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 3rd Street over Universal Metal Building in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 6,987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,487 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 3rd Street over Universal Metal Building built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is East 3rd Street over Universal Metal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does East 3rd Street over Universal Metal Building carry?
About 6,987 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East 3rd Street over Universal Metal Building?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns East 3rd Street over Universal Metal Building?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.