US Bridges

181st Street over Highbridge Park 907P X4

Fair

Bronx County, New York · Hrd Harlem R 87I &metro N · Structure no. 000000002066919

Built
1888
137 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
1,685 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,759
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

181st Street over Highbridge Park 907P X4 is a steel arch - deck carrying 181st Street over Highbridge Park 907P X4 in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 137 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 45,759 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,588 by 2041. The structure is 1,685 ft (513.6 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Carries181st Street
CrossesHighbridge Park 907P X4
LocationHrd Harlem R 87I &metro N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84653, -73.92725
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,685 ft (513.6 m)
Longest span550 ft (167.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,759 (2020)
Projected traffic55,588 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$247.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 181st Street over Highbridge Park 907P X4 built?

It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is 181st Street over Highbridge Park 907P X4 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 181st Street over Highbridge Park 907P X4 carry?

About 45,759 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 181st Street over Highbridge Park 907P X4?

The structure is 1,685 ft (513.6 m) long with a longest span of 550 ft (167.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 181st Street over Highbridge Park 907P X4?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.