US Bridges

RTE I95 over Blind Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 0.4 MI SW JCT 95IX & US 1 · Structure no. 000000005514789

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,329
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I95 over Blind Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE I95 over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 101,329 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,590 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I95
CrossesBlind Brook
Location0.4 MI SW JCT 95IX & US 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.98483, -73.68666
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,329 (2018)
Projected traffic171,590 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I95 over Blind Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I95 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I95 over Blind Brook carry?

About 101,329 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I95 over Blind Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I95 over Blind Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.