US Bridges

Grand Concourse over RTE I95 Nycta Transit

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .8 MI E I87+I95 · Structure no. 000000001066289

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse over RTE I95 Nycta Transit is a steel frame carrying Grand Concourse over RTE I95 Nycta Transit in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,031 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 314 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGrand Concourse
CrossesRTE I95 Nycta Transit
Location.8 MI E I87+I95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84508, -73.9111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width314 ft (95.7 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2019)
Projected traffic28,031 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$57.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Concourse over RTE I95 Nycta Transit built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Concourse over RTE I95 Nycta Transit 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Concourse over RTE I95 Nycta Transit carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand Concourse over RTE I95 Nycta Transit?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 314 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse over RTE I95 Nycta Transit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.