US Bridges

RTE 1 over Blind Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.38 MI N Playland Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002225290

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,925
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 1 over Blind Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying RTE 1 over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5,925 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,952 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 1
CrossesBlind Brook
Location0.38 MI N Playland Pkwy
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.97485, -73.68756
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: 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 rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,925 (2021)
Projected traffic5,952 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 1 over Blind Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 1 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 1 over Blind Brook carry?

About 5,925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 1 over Blind Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 1 over Blind Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.