US Bridges

Orchard Beach RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1 MI NE I95 &htchsn R Pky · Structure no. 000000001075860

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,717
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Beach RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A is a concrete frame carrying Orchard Beach RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,717 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,117 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOrchard Beach RD
CrossesRTE 908A RTE 908A
Location1 MI NE I95 &htchsn R Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.87291, -73.81874
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,717 (2020)
Projected traffic2,117 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Beach RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Beach RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Beach RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A carry?

About 1,717 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Beach RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Beach RD over RTE 908A RTE 908A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.