US Bridges

Maria Lane over Troublesome Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.1 MI N of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000002265560

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maria Lane over Troublesome Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Maria Lane over Troublesome Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMaria Lane
CrossesTroublesome Brook
Location1.1 MI N of Tuckahoe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.96879, -73.82426
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$478,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maria Lane over Troublesome Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maria Lane over Troublesome Brook 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 Maria Lane over Troublesome Brook carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maria Lane over Troublesome Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Maria Lane over Troublesome Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.