US Bridges

Westchester Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A NYC

Good

Bronx County, New York · 1.4 MI SW I95+HTCHSN R Py · Structure no. 000000002075837

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,606
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westchester Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A NYC is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westchester Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A NYC in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,606 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,665 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestchester Ave
CrossesRTE 908A RTE 908A NYC
Location1.4 MI SW I95+HTCHSN R Py
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84284, -73.83765
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,606 (2019)
Projected traffic12,665 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$19.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westchester Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A NYC built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Westchester Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A NYC in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Westchester Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A NYC carry?

About 12,606 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Westchester Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A NYC?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Westchester Ave over RTE 908A RTE 908A NYC?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.