US Bridges

Brookside Way over Blind Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.7 MI NW of Port Chester · Structure no. 000000002262360

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside Way over Blind Brook is a concrete slab carrying Brookside Way over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrookside Way
CrossesBlind Brook
Location1.7 MI NW of Port Chester
Coordinates41.02124, -73.69419
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2021)
Projected traffic157 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookside Way over Blind Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookside Way 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Brookside Way over Blind Brook carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brookside Way over Blind Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Brookside Way over Blind Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.