US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over Other

Fair

Westchester County, New York · N End Vil of Tarrytown · Structure no. 000000002263200

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
509 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over Other is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Avenue over Other in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 100 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesOther
LocationN End Vil of Tarrytown
Coordinates41.07887, -73.86528
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length509 ft (155.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over Other built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over Other 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over Other carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Railroad Avenue over Other?

The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over Other?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.