US Bridges

Be Service RD SB over Cbe Service RD EB

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT I95+I878+I78 · Structure no. 000000001076140

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,590
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Be Service RD SB over Cbe Service RD EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Be Service RD SB over Cbe Service RD EB in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 74 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 8,590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,630 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBe Service RD SB
CrossesCbe Service RD EB
LocationJCT I95+I878+I78
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82843, -73.84533
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,590 (2020)
Projected traffic8,630 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Be Service RD SB over Cbe Service RD EB built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Be Service RD SB over Cbe Service RD EB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Be Service RD SB over Cbe Service RD EB carry?

About 8,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Be Service RD SB over Cbe Service RD EB?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Be Service RD SB over Cbe Service RD EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.