Orchard Avenue over Blind Brook
FairPosted for loadWestchester County, New York · At City of Rye · Structure no. 000000002225270
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,805
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard Avenue over Blind Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Avenue over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,805 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orchard Avenue over Blind Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard Avenue 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Orchard Avenue over Blind Brook carry?
About 1,805 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Orchard Avenue over Blind Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard Avenue over Blind Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.