US Bridges

RTE 1 over Playland Parkway

Fair

Westchester County, New York · JCT RTE 1&PLAYLAND Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002000050

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,570
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 1 over Playland Parkway is a concrete frame carrying RTE 1 over Playland Parkway in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 9,570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,614 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 1
CrossesPlayland Parkway
LocationJCT RTE 1&PLAYLAND Pkwy
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.97156, -73.69369
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,570 (2017)
Projected traffic9,614 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 1 over Playland Parkway built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 1 over Playland Parkway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 1 over Playland Parkway carry?

About 9,570 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 1 over Playland Parkway?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 1 over Playland Parkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.