US Bridges

Ardsley Road over Sprain Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.3 MI SE of Ardsley · Structure no. 000000002265760

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,040
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ardsley Road over Sprain Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ardsley Road over Sprain Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 10,040 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,087 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesArdsley Road
CrossesSprain Brook
Location0.3 MI SE of Ardsley
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.00422, -73.83558
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,040 (2021)
Projected traffic10,087 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$433,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ardsley Road over Sprain Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Ardsley Road over Sprain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ardsley Road over Sprain Brook carry?

About 10,040 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ardsley Road over Sprain Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ardsley Road over Sprain Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.