US Bridges

Van Cortland Pk S over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 3.2 MI N JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001076170

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,507
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Cortland Pk S over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Cortland Pk S over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 25,507 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,626 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVan Cortland Pk S
CrossesEx-Nycrr Putnam B
Location3.2 MI N JCT I87 & I95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.88608, -73.89725
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,507 (2019)
Projected traffic25,626 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Cortland Pk S over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Cortland Pk S over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B 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 Van Cortland Pk S over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B carry?

About 25,507 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Van Cortland Pk S over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Van Cortland Pk S over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.