US Bridges

Westerly Road over Westerly Road Way Mnrr

Poor

Westchester County, New York · In Ossining · Structure no. 000000007712790

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
516 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westerly Road over Westerly Road Way Mnrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westerly Road over Westerly Road Way Mnrr in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 112 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2041. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWesterly Road
CrossesWesterly Road Way Mnrr
LocationIn Ossining
Coordinates41.16214, -73.86938
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2016)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westerly Road over Westerly Road Way Mnrr built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Westerly Road over Westerly Road Way Mnrr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Westerly Road over Westerly Road Way Mnrr carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Westerly Road over Westerly Road Way Mnrr?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Westerly Road over Westerly Road Way Mnrr?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.