US Bridges

Pine-Quaker Ramp over Sheldrake River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.3 MI N Sheldrake Lake · Structure no. 000000002265180

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,350
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine-Quaker Ramp over Sheldrake River is a concrete frame carrying Pine-Quaker Ramp over Sheldrake River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 9,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,358 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPine-Quaker Ramp
CrossesSheldrake River
Location0.3 MI N Sheldrake Lake
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.95791, -73.7765
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,350 (2016)
Projected traffic11,358 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$598,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine-Quaker Ramp over Sheldrake River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine-Quaker Ramp 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 Pine-Quaker Ramp over Sheldrake River carry?

About 9,350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pine-Quaker Ramp over Sheldrake River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pine-Quaker Ramp over Sheldrake River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.