US Bridges

N Fulton Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.1 Miles West of Pelham · Structure no. 000000007712480

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,342
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

N Fulton Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Fulton Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 125 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 5,342 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,479 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fulton Avenue
CrossesMnrr Nh Line
Location1.1 Miles West of Pelham
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.91163, -73.82871
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,342 (2021)
Projected traffic7,479 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 byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Fulton Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is N Fulton Avenue 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N Fulton Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line carry?

About 5,342 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Fulton Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns N Fulton Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line?

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