US Bridges

Mill Street over Byram River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · Port Chester-Greenwich Ct · Structure no. 000000003348610

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,011
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Byram River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Street over Byram River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,011 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,815 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesByram River
LocationPort Chester-Greenwich Ct
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.00403, -73.65881
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,011 (2021)
Projected traffic9,815 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Byram River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Byram 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Byram River carry?

About 7,011 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Byram River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Byram River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.