US Bridges

Station Access RD over Palmer Avenue Palmer Av

Fair

Westchester County, New York · At Bronxville · Structure no. 000000002265490

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station Access RD over Palmer Avenue Palmer Av is a steel other carrying Station Access RD over Palmer Avenue Palmer Av in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 110 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStation Access RD
CrossesPalmer Avenue Palmer Av
LocationAt Bronxville
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.94179, -73.83509
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Station Access RD over Palmer Avenue Palmer Av built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Station Access RD over Palmer Avenue Palmer Av 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Station Access RD over Palmer Avenue Palmer Av carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Station Access RD over Palmer Avenue Palmer Av?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Station Access RD over Palmer Avenue Palmer Av?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.