US Bridges

Riverdale Avenue over RTE 907V RTE 907V

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 1.9 MI NE H.Hudson BR+9A · Structure no. 000000002229510

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,984
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverdale Avenue over RTE 907V RTE 907V is a concrete continuous frame carrying Riverdale Avenue 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 7,984 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,021 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRiverdale Avenue
CrossesRTE 907V RTE 907V
Location1.9 MI NE H.Hudson BR+9A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.90057, -73.90574
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,984 (2018)
Projected traffic8,021 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverdale Avenue over RTE 907V RTE 907V built?

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

What condition is Riverdale Avenue 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 Riverdale Avenue over RTE 907V RTE 907V carry?

About 7,984 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Riverdale Avenue over RTE 907V RTE 907V?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Riverdale Avenue over RTE 907V RTE 907V?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.