US Bridges

West 246th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.4 MI NE H.Hudson BR+9A · Structure no. 000000002229490

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,293
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 246th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V is a concrete continuous frame carrying West 246th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,293 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesWest 246th Street
CrossesRTE 907V RTE 907V
Location1.4 MI NE H.Hudson BR+9A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.89359, -73.90829
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,293 (2019)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 246th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 246th 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West 246th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V carry?

About 2,293 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West 246th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns West 246th Street over RTE 907V RTE 907V?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.