US Bridges

Preston Way over Mnrr Ha Line

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 0.3 MI SE Smrp Exit 37 · Structure no. 000000002265420

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,232
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston Way over Mnrr Ha Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston Way over Mnrr Ha Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3 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.

It carries about 11,232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,725 by 2036. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPreston Way
CrossesMnrr Ha Line
Location0.3 MI SE Smrp Exit 37
Coordinates41.21554, -73.72434
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,232 (2016)
Projected traffic15,725 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston Way over Mnrr Ha Line built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston Way over Mnrr Ha 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Preston Way over Mnrr Ha Line carry?

About 11,232 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Preston Way over Mnrr Ha Line?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Preston Way over Mnrr Ha Line?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.