US Bridges

Central Avenue over Blind Brook

Good

Westchester County, New York · At 2700 Ft S JCT 95 &120 · Structure no. 000000002225280

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,441
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Blind Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Avenue over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,441 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,782 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesBlind Brook
LocationAt 2700 Ft S JCT 95 &120
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.97873, -73.68528
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,441 (2016)
Projected traffic1,782 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over Blind Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over Blind Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over Blind Brook carry?

About 1,441 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Blind Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over Blind Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.