Westchester County Bridge Report Card
Westchester County scores 57 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County has 776 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 83 rated poor and 32 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.7% is above the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,325,979 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Westchester County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 57/100 (F). The county has 776 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 83 in poor condition and 32 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,325,979 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.7% | 21.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 8.6% of measured traffic | 6.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.1% | 8.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 64 years vs 48 nationally | 6.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 15,446,375 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 64 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,325,979 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Westchester County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE 987d over Saw Mill River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 43,153 | 1927 |
| RTE 1 over Byram River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,570 | 1926 |
| County Road 306 over Annsville Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,410 | 1927 |
| Tompkins AVE over Mamaroneck River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,122 | 1900 |
| Hearst Street over Saw Mill River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,690 | 1902 |
| Locust Avenue over Blind Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,378 | 1928 |
| Quaker Bridge RD over Croton River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 925 | 1930 |
| Pryer Manor RD over Premium River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 223 | 1930 |
| South Barry AVE over Otter Creek Tidal Basin | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 97 | 1930 |
| RTE 907k over 907g X Mc Questen Avenu | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 143,278 | 1983 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.