US Bridges

West Lincoln Ave over Mnrr Nh Line

Good

Westchester County, New York · 1.9 MI W of Pelham · Structure no. 000000002262500

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,599
2018 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

West Lincoln Ave over Mnrr Nh Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Lincoln Ave over Mnrr Nh Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 125 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,599 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,625 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest Lincoln Ave
CrossesMnrr Nh Line
Location1.9 MI W of Pelham
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.91019, -73.84397
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,599 (2018)
Projected traffic5,625 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Lincoln Ave over Mnrr Nh Line built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is West Lincoln Ave over Mnrr Nh Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does West Lincoln Ave over Mnrr Nh Line carry?

About 5,599 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Lincoln Ave over Mnrr Nh Line?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns West Lincoln Ave over Mnrr Nh Line?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.