FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BROADWAY

Carrying BROADWAY over MNRR NH LINE

1.2 MI N MAMARONECK RYE, Westchester, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BROADWAY

The BROADWAY bridge in Westchester, New York carries BROADWAY over MNRR NH LINE. It was built in 1887, making it 139 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,048 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 11.8 metric tons.

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

How BROADWAY compares

▼ 30.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New York bridges
854
Bridges in Westchester · 46 in Poor condition
BROADWAY 11.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
14.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
11.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1887
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
3,048 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002262250

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, 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.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

BROADWAY 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 BROADWAY 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 BROADWAY?

BROADWAY in Westchester, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BROADWAY inspected?

BROADWAY'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 3,048 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROADWAY 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 BROADWAY?

BROADWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BROADWAY?

BROADWAY is owned and maintained by Railroad.

How old is BROADWAY and does age affect safety?

BROADWAY was built in 1887, making it 139 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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