Locust Avenue over Blind Brook
PoorWestchester County, New York · 2.9 MI NE Mamaroneck Rye · Structure no. 000000002225260
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,378
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Locust Avenue over Blind Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Locust Avenue over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,378 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,329 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Locust Avenue over Blind Brook built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Locust Avenue over Blind Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Locust Avenue over Blind Brook carry?
About 2,378 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Locust Avenue over Blind Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Locust Avenue over Blind Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.