US Bridges

S Fourteenth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2 Miles West of Pelham · Structure no. 000000007712410

Built
1894
131 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,541
2016 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

S Fourteenth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Fourteenth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 131 years old, older 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 3,541 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,957 by 2036. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fourteenth Ave
CrossesMnrr Nh Line
Location2 Miles West of Pelham
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.90979, -73.84655
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,541 (2016)
Projected traffic4,957 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Fourteenth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is S Fourteenth 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S Fourteenth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line carry?

About 3,541 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Fourteenth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S Fourteenth Ave over Mnrr Nh Line?

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