FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LUDLOW STREET

Carrying LUDLOW STREET over MNRR HU LINE

.5 MILE N OF NYC LIMITS, Westchester, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LUDLOW STREET

The LUDLOW STREET bridge in Westchester, New York carries LUDLOW STREET over MNRR HU LINE. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 44.5 meters (146 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,657 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LUDLOW STREET compares

▼ 7.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of New York bridges
854
Bridges in Westchester · 46 in Poor condition
LUDLOW STREET 34.5 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
34.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
44.5 m (146 ft)
Deck Width
17.6 m (58 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,657 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002254720

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

LUDLOW STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LUDLOW STREET against other structures in Westchester and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LUDLOW STREET?

LUDLOW STREET in Westchester, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LUDLOW STREET inspected?

LUDLOW STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,657 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LUDLOW STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LUDLOW STREET?

LUDLOW STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LUDLOW STREET?

LUDLOW STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LUDLOW STREET and does age affect safety?

LUDLOW STREET was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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