US Bridges

Broadway over Mnrr Nh Line

PoorPosted for load

Westchester County, New York · 1.2 MI N Mamaroneck Rye · Structure no. 000000002262250

Built
1887
138 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,048
2014 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Broadway over Mnrr Nh Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Broadway over Mnrr Nh Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1887, so it is 138 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 3,048 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,267 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesMnrr Nh Line
Location1.2 MI N Mamaroneck Rye
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.96855, -73.71716
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,048 (2014)
Projected traffic4,267 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over Mnrr Nh Line built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over Mnrr Nh Line 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 Broadway over Mnrr Nh Line carry?

About 3,048 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Mnrr Nh Line?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Mnrr Nh Line?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.