Central Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line
PoorPosted for loadWestchester County, New York · 2.2 MI SW of Port Chester · Structure no. 000000007712560
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Central Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 127 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,237 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Central Avenue 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 Central Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Mnrr Nh Line?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.