US Bridges

RTE 908A over Bartow Avenue Hutchinso

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .7 MI NE I95 &htchsn R Pk · Structure no. 000000002075859

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
678 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123,424
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908A over Bartow Avenue Hutchinso is a steel movable - bascule carrying RTE 908A over Bartow Avenue Hutchinso in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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 123,424 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,181 by 2041. The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 908A
CrossesBartow Avenue Hutchinso
Location.7 MI NE I95 &htchsn R Pk
RouteState Highway 908A
Coordinates40.8685, -73.82154
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length678 ft (206.7 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,424 (2021)
Projected traffic152,181 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$138.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908A over Bartow Avenue Hutchinso built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 908A over Bartow Avenue Hutchinso 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 908A over Bartow Avenue Hutchinso carry?

About 123,424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908A over Bartow Avenue Hutchinso?

The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908A over Bartow Avenue Hutchinso?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.