US Bridges

Fulton Avenue over Hutchinson River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · At Pelham Manor · Structure no. 000000003348220

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,350
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Avenue over Hutchinson River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Fulton Avenue over Hutchinson River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 12,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,002 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFulton Avenue
CrossesHutchinson River
LocationAt Pelham Manor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.89373, -73.82196
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,350 (2009)
Projected traffic15,002 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$30.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Avenue over Hutchinson River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Fulton Avenue over Hutchinson River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Fulton Avenue over Hutchinson River carry?

About 12,350 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Avenue over Hutchinson River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Avenue over Hutchinson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.