US Bridges

Orchard Street over Central Westchester Park

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.5 MI East of Elmsford · Structure no. 000000003365050

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,004
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Street over Central Westchester Park is a concrete frame carrying Orchard Street over Central Westchester Park in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6,004 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,428 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOrchard Street
CrossesCentral Westchester Park
Location2.5 MI East of Elmsford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.04734, -73.76489
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,004 (2016)
Projected traffic7,428 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Street over Central Westchester Park built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Street over Central Westchester Park 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 Orchard Street over Central Westchester Park carry?

About 6,004 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Street over Central Westchester Park?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Street over Central Westchester Park?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.