US Bridges

Pine Brook Blvd NB over Sheldrake River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · W End Sheldrake Lake · Structure no. 000000002265470

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,181
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Brook Blvd NB over Sheldrake River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pine Brook Blvd NB over Sheldrake River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 9,181 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,153 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Brook Blvd NB
CrossesSheldrake River
LocationW End Sheldrake Lake
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.95405, -73.77685
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,181 (2018)
Projected traffic11,153 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Brook Blvd NB over Sheldrake River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Brook Blvd NB over Sheldrake River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Brook Blvd NB over Sheldrake River carry?

About 9,181 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pine Brook Blvd NB over Sheldrake River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Brook Blvd NB over Sheldrake River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.