US Bridges

Bedford Center RD over Broad Brook

Good

Westchester County, New York · 2.9 MI NE of Mt Kisco · Structure no. 000000003348320

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,375
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Center RD over Broad Brook is a concrete frame carrying Bedford Center RD over Broad Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,413 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBedford Center RD
CrossesBroad Brook
Location2.9 MI NE of Mt Kisco
Coordinates41.22838, -73.68858
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,375 (2015)
Projected traffic5,413 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bedford Center RD over Broad Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford Center RD over Broad Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Bedford Center RD over Broad Brook carry?

About 4,375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Center RD over Broad Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Center RD over Broad Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.