US Bridges

East 238th Street over RTE 907H Bronx River M

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 4.6 Miles N JCT I95 & Brp · Structure no. 000000001067150

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
775 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,434
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 238th Street over RTE 907H Bronx River M is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying East 238th Street over RTE 907H Bronx River M in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 10,434 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,483 by 2041. The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast 238th Street
CrossesRTE 907H Bronx River M
Location4.6 Miles N JCT I95 & Brp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90086, -73.86094
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length775 ft (236.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,434 (2019)
Projected traffic10,483 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$125.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 238th Street over RTE 907H Bronx River M built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 238th Street over RTE 907H Bronx River M 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does East 238th Street over RTE 907H Bronx River M carry?

About 10,434 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East 238th Street over RTE 907H Bronx River M?

The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns East 238th Street over RTE 907H Bronx River M?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.