US Bridges

Lexington Avenue over Branch Brook

Good

Westchester County, New York · 0.3 MI SE JCT Rts 133+117 · Structure no. 000000003371450

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,301
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Avenue over Branch Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lexington Avenue over Branch Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,084 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Avenue
CrossesBranch Brook
Location0.3 MI SE JCT Rts 133+117
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.20398, -73.73036
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,301 (2016)
Projected traffic10,084 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lexington Avenue over Branch Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Avenue over Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lexington Avenue over Branch Brook carry?

About 8,301 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Avenue over Branch Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Avenue over Branch Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.