Hearst Street over Saw Mill River
PoorPosted for loadWestchester County, New York · 0.9 MI W Grassy Spr. Res · Structure no. 000000002254930
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,690
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hearst Street over Saw Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hearst Street over Saw Mill River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,766 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hearst Street over Saw Mill River built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hearst Street over Saw Mill River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Hearst Street over Saw Mill River carry?
About 2,690 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hearst Street over Saw Mill River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Hearst Street over Saw Mill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.