US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over Mnrr Hu Line

Fair

Westchester County, New York · N.End Vil of Tarrytown · Structure no. 00000000226320A

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over Mnrr Hu Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Railroad Avenue over Mnrr Hu Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesMnrr Hu Line
LocationN.End Vil of Tarrytown
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.07878, -73.86493
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over Mnrr Hu Line built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over Mnrr Hu Line 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over Mnrr Hu Line carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Railroad Avenue over Mnrr Hu Line?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over Mnrr Hu Line?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.