US Bridges

Theodore Fremd Ave over Blind Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.9 MI NE Mamaroneck Rye · Structure no. 000000003348060

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,222
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Theodore Fremd Ave over Blind Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Theodore Fremd Ave over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 7,222 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,773 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTheodore Fremd Ave
CrossesBlind Brook
Location2.9 MI NE Mamaroneck Rye
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.9834, -73.68711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,222 (2018)
Projected traffic8,773 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Theodore Fremd Ave over Blind Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Theodore Fremd Ave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Theodore Fremd Ave over Blind Brook carry?

About 7,222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Theodore Fremd Ave over Blind Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Theodore Fremd Ave over Blind Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.