US Bridges

East 172nd Street over RTE 907H RTE 907H

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .3 Mile S JCT I95 & Brp · Structure no. 000000001075470

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,783
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 172nd Street over RTE 907H RTE 907H is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 172nd Street over RTE 907H RTE 907H in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 77 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 2,783 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,896 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 172nd Street
CrossesRTE 907H RTE 907H
Location.3 Mile S JCT I95 & Brp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.83193, -73.87385
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,783 (2017)
Projected traffic3,896 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 172nd Street over RTE 907H RTE 907H built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is East 172nd Street over RTE 907H RTE 907H 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does East 172nd Street over RTE 907H RTE 907H carry?

About 2,783 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East 172nd Street over RTE 907H RTE 907H?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns East 172nd Street over RTE 907H RTE 907H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.