Centre Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line
PoorPosted for loadWestchester County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Pelham Manor · Structure no. 000000002262260
- Built
- 1886
- 139 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,951
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Centre Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line is a steel truss - thru carrying Centre Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 139 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 4,951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,931 by 2037. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Centre Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line built?
It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Centre Avenue 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 Centre Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line carry?
About 4,951 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Centre Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Centre Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.