US Bridges

Sanford Boulevard over Hutchinson River

Good

Westchester County, New York · 0.6 MI NW of Pelham Manor · Structure no. 000000003348110

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,137
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanford Boulevard over Hutchinson River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sanford Boulevard over Hutchinson River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 97 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,137 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,314 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSanford Boulevard
CrossesHutchinson River
Location0.6 MI NW of Pelham Manor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.90258, -73.81518
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,137 (2018)
Projected traffic12,314 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanford Boulevard over Hutchinson River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sanford Boulevard over Hutchinson River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Sanford Boulevard over Hutchinson River carry?

About 10,137 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sanford Boulevard over Hutchinson River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Sanford Boulevard over Hutchinson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.