US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over Blind Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.6 MI NW of Port Chester · Structure no. 000000003348490

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,473
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over Blind Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Avenue over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 52 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 3,473 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,219 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesBlind Brook
Location1.6 MI NW of Port Chester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.02031, -73.69437
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 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 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,473 (2019)
Projected traffic4,219 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Avenue over Blind Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over Blind Brook carry?

About 3,473 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over Blind Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Blind Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.