US Bridges

Hickory Grove Driv over Sheldrake River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.9 MI W of Mamaroneck · Structure no. 000000002262280

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Grove Driv over Sheldrake River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Grove Driv over Sheldrake River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHickory Grove Driv
CrossesSheldrake River
Location0.9 MI W of Mamaroneck
Coordinates40.94389, -73.75334
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2020)
Projected traffic248 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Grove Driv over Sheldrake River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Grove Driv over Sheldrake River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Grove Driv over Sheldrake River carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Grove Driv over Sheldrake River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Grove Driv over Sheldrake River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.