US Bridges

Chelsea Street over 987F 987F Mnrr Ha Line

Poor

Westchester County, New York · .5 MI S JCT Tsp & Smrp · Structure no. 000000002502040

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,635
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chelsea Street over 987F 987F Mnrr Ha Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Chelsea Street over 987F 987F Mnrr Ha Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 3,635 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,089 by 2036. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChelsea Street
Crosses987F 987F Mnrr Ha Line
Location.5 MI S JCT Tsp & Smrp
Coordinates41.10442, -73.79634
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,635 (2016)
Projected traffic5,089 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chelsea Street over 987F 987F Mnrr Ha Line built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chelsea Street over 987F 987F 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 Chelsea Street over 987F 987F Mnrr Ha Line carry?

About 3,635 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chelsea Street over 987F 987F Mnrr Ha Line?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Chelsea Street over 987F 987F Mnrr Ha Line?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.