US Bridges

Murray Avenue over Community Park

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.6 MI NW of Larchmont · Structure no. 000000003348250

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Avenue over Community Park is a concrete frame carrying Murray Avenue over Community Park in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,186 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMurray Avenue
CrossesCommunity Park
Location0.6 MI NW of Larchmont
Coordinates40.93556, -73.76112
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic6,186 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Murray Avenue over Community Park built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray Avenue over Community Park 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Murray Avenue over Community Park carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Murray Avenue over Community Park?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Avenue over Community Park?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.