US Bridges

East Tremont Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.6 MI SW I95+HTCHSN R Py · Structure no. 000000002075820

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,302
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Tremont Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Tremont Ave 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 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 15,302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,588 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Tremont Ave
CrossesRTE 908A RTE 908A
Location1.6 MI SW I95+HTCHSN R Py
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.8407, -73.83849
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,302 (2011)
Projected traffic18,588 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Tremont Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A built?

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

What condition is East Tremont Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East Tremont Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A carry?

About 15,302 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Tremont Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns East Tremont Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.