174th Street over RTE I895 Bronx River a
PoorBronx County, New York · JCT I95 & I278 · Structure no. 000000002066720
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 741 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,653
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
174th Street over RTE I895 Bronx River a is a steel truss - thru carrying 174th Street over RTE I895 Bronx River a in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 116 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,653 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,156 by 2041. The structure is 741 ft (225.9 m) long and 62 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 174th Street over RTE I895 Bronx River a built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is 174th Street over RTE I895 Bronx River a in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 174th Street over RTE I895 Bronx River a carry?
About 11,653 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 174th Street over RTE I895 Bronx River a?
The structure is 741 ft (225.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns 174th Street over RTE I895 Bronx River a?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.