US Bridges

RTE I287 over Blind Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.9 MI E JCT RTE I287+HRP · Structure no. 000000001044869

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,177
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I287 over Blind Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I287 over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 79,177 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,078 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I287
CrossesBlind Brook
Location1.9 MI E JCT RTE I287+HRP
RouteInterstate 287
Coordinates41.0006, -73.68481
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,177 (2021)
Projected traffic134,078 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I287 over Blind Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I287 over Blind Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I287 over Blind Brook carry?

About 79,177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I287 over Blind Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns RTE I287 over Blind Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.