US Bridges

Nature Pr Park RD over Blind Brook

FairPosted for load

Westchester County, New York · 2.1 MI SW of Port Chester · Structure no. 000000002265280

Built
1870
155 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nature Pr Park RD over Blind Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Nature Pr Park RD over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1870, so it is 155 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2017. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNature Pr Park RD
CrossesBlind Brook
Location2.1 MI SW of Port Chester
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.97566, -73.68725
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (1997)
Projected traffic165 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nature Pr Park RD over Blind Brook built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nature Pr Park RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nature Pr Park RD over Blind Brook carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nature Pr Park RD over Blind Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nature Pr Park RD over Blind Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.