US Bridges

E William Street over Mnrr Nh Line

PoorPosted for load

Westchester County, New York · In Port Chester · Structure no. 000000002265270

Built
1887
138 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

E William Street over Mnrr Nh Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying E William Street over Mnrr Nh Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1887, so it is 138 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE William Street
CrossesMnrr Nh Line
LocationIn Port Chester
Coordinates40.9988, -73.66627
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E William Street over Mnrr Nh Line built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025.

What condition is E William Street over Mnrr Nh Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does E William Street over Mnrr Nh Line carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E William Street over Mnrr Nh Line?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E William Street over Mnrr Nh Line?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.