US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Troublesome Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.0 MI N of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000002265570

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Troublesome Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Troublesome Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesTroublesome Brook
Location1.0 MI N of Tuckahoe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.96643, -73.8263
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic455 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$449,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Troublesome Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave 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 Pennsylvania Ave over Troublesome Brook carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Troublesome Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Troublesome Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.