FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N FULTON AVENUE

Carrying N FULTON AVENUE over MNRR NH LINE

1.1 MILES WEST OF PELHAM, Westchester, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: N FULTON AVENUE

The N FULTON AVENUE bridge in Westchester, New York carries N FULTON AVENUE over MNRR NH LINE. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 49.4 meters (162 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,342 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 3/9, substructure at 6/9. 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.

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

How N FULTON AVENUE compares

854
Bridges in Westchester · 46 in Poor condition

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
10.9 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
7.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1989
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
49.4 m (162 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
5,342 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000007712480

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

N FULTON AVENUE 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 N FULTON AVENUE 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 N FULTON AVENUE?

N FULTON AVENUE in Westchester, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N FULTON AVENUE inspected?

N FULTON AVENUE'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 5,342 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N FULTON AVENUE 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 N FULTON AVENUE?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for N FULTON AVENUE.

Who is responsible for maintaining N FULTON AVENUE?

N FULTON AVENUE is owned and maintained by Railroad.

How old is N FULTON AVENUE and does age affect safety?

N FULTON AVENUE was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.

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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