US Bridges

Rockland Avenue over Sheldrake River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · At Mamaroneck · Structure no. 000000002265260

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,041
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockland Avenue over Sheldrake River is a concrete culvert carrying Rockland Avenue over Sheldrake River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 4,041 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,999 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRockland Avenue
CrossesSheldrake River
LocationAt Mamaroneck
Coordinates40.94721, -73.74747
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,041 (2017)
Projected traffic4,999 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

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$694,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockland Avenue over Sheldrake River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockland Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rockland Avenue over Sheldrake River carry?

About 4,041 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rockland Avenue over Sheldrake River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Rockland Avenue over Sheldrake River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.