US Bridges

South Street over Mnrr Nh Line

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 2.3 Miles West of Pelham · Structure no. 000000007712400

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,610
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

South Street over Mnrr Nh Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying South Street over Mnrr Nh Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 132 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.

It carries about 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesMnrr Nh Line
Location2.3 Miles West of Pelham
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90827, -73.85091
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,610 (2021)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over Mnrr Nh Line built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is South Street over Mnrr Nh Line 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does South Street over Mnrr Nh Line carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Mnrr Nh Line?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Mnrr Nh Line?

It is owned by the Railroad.