US Bridges

Glen Island Approa over New Rochelle Harbor

PoorPosted for load

Westchester County, New York · .9 Mile E of Pelham Manor · Structure no. 000000003348880

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
500 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Island Approa over New Rochelle Harbor is a steel movable - bascule carrying Glen Island Approa over New Rochelle Harbor in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGlen Island Approa
CrossesNew Rochelle Harbor
Location.9 Mile E of Pelham Manor
Coordinates40.8894, -73.78282
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+10 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$33.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Island Approa over New Rochelle Harbor built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Island Approa over New Rochelle Harbor in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Glen Island Approa over New Rochelle Harbor carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Glen Island Approa over New Rochelle Harbor?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Island Approa over New Rochelle Harbor?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.