US Bridges

West 239th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.1 MI NE H.Hudson BR+9A · Structure no. 000000002229470

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,664
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 239th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V is a concrete continuous frame carrying West 239th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 9,664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,709 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesWest 239th Street
CrossesRTE 907V RTE 907V
Location1.1 MI NE H.Hudson BR+9A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.88945, -73.90884
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,664 (2019)
Projected traffic9,709 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 239th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 239th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does West 239th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V carry?

About 9,664 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West 239th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns West 239th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.