US Bridges

Bonnie Briar Lane over Sheldrake River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.4 MI W of Mamaroneck · Structure no. 000000002262290

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonnie Briar Lane over Sheldrake River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bonnie Briar Lane over Sheldrake River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 75 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBonnie Briar Lane
CrossesSheldrake River
Location1.4 MI W of Mamaroneck
Coordinates40.94879, -73.76418
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2019)
Projected traffic307 by 2039
Trucks4%
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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonnie Briar Lane over Sheldrake River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Bonnie Briar Lane 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 Bonnie Briar Lane over Sheldrake River carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bonnie Briar Lane over Sheldrake River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bonnie Briar Lane over Sheldrake River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.