US Bridges

Harney Road over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.8 Miles NE of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000003347880

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,715
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harney Road over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harney Road over Metro No Commuter in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 8,715 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,586 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHarney Road
CrossesMetro No Commuter
Location1.8 Miles NE of Tuckahoe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.97965, -73.81182
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,715 (2018)
Projected traffic10,586 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harney Road over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harney Road over Metro No Commuter 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harney Road over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 8,715 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harney Road over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Harney Road over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.