US Bridges

North Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line

Good

Westchester County, New York · 1.2 Miles East of Pelham · Structure no. 000000003358580

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,209
2017 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

North Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 116 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,289 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth Avenue
CrossesMnrr Nh Line
Location1.2 Miles East of Pelham
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.91247, -73.78317
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,209 (2017)
Projected traffic17,289 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is North Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line carry?

About 17,209 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns North Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.