US Bridges

RTE 907W over Blind Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1.1 MI E JCT Hrp Exit 28 · Structure no. 000000005524400

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 907W over Blind Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 907W over Blind Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 89 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 51,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,227 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 255 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 907W
CrossesBlind Brook
Location1.1 MI E JCT Hrp Exit 28
Coordinates41.02332, -73.6959
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width255 ft (77.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,200 (2020)
Projected traffic72,227 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 907W over Blind Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE 907W 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 907W over Blind Brook carry?

About 51,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 907W over Blind Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 255 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 907W over Blind Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.