US Bridges

South Barry Ave over Otter Creek Tidal Basin

PoorPosted for load

Westchester County, New York · In Mamaroneck/Shore Acres · Structure no. 000000002265790

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Barry Ave over Otter Creek Tidal Basin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Barry Ave over Otter Creek Tidal Basin in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 95 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Barry Ave
CrossesOtter Creek Tidal Basin
LocationIn Mamaroneck/Shore Acres
Coordinates40.94451, -73.72336
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2019)
Projected traffic136 by 2039
Trucks6%
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

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$847,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Barry Ave over Otter Creek Tidal Basin built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is South Barry Ave over Otter Creek Tidal Basin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Barry Ave over Otter Creek Tidal Basin carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is South Barry Ave over Otter Creek Tidal Basin?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns South Barry Ave over Otter Creek Tidal Basin?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.