US Bridges

Caryl Ave over Parking Garage

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.0 MI SW of Dunwoodie · Structure no. 000000002254960

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,023
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caryl Ave over Parking Garage is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Caryl Ave over Parking Garage in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 121 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 5,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,032 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCaryl Ave
CrossesParking Garage
Location2.0 MI SW of Dunwoodie
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.91044, -73.89238
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,023 (2017)
Projected traffic7,032 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caryl Ave over Parking Garage built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Caryl Ave over Parking Garage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Caryl Ave over Parking Garage carry?

About 5,023 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Caryl Ave over Parking Garage?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Caryl Ave over Parking Garage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.