US Bridges

Playland Parkway over Blind Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.1 MI NE Mamaroneck Rye · Structure no. 000000003349000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,866
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Playland Parkway over Blind Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Playland Parkway over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 71 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 6 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 6,866 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,340 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPlayland Parkway
CrossesBlind Brook
Location2.1 MI NE Mamaroneck Rye
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.9687, -73.68941
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,866 (2017)
Projected traffic8,340 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Playland Parkway over Blind Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Playland Parkway 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 Playland Parkway over Blind Brook carry?

About 6,866 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Playland Parkway over Blind Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Playland Parkway over Blind Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.