US Bridges

South Fifth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.6 MI W of Pelham · Structure no. 000000007700470

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,035
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

South Fifth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Fifth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,035 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,849 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Fifth Ave
CrossesMnrr Nh Line
Location1.6 MI W of Pelham
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.91168, -73.83808
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,035 (2019)
Projected traffic9,849 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Fifth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Fifth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does South Fifth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line carry?

About 7,035 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Fifth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns South Fifth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.