US Bridges

RTE 1 over Boston Post Local Road T

PoorPosted for load

Bronx County, New York · JCT US1+HUTCHINSON River · Structure no. 000000002229579

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,363 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
18,996
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 1 over Boston Post Local Road T is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 1 over Boston Post Local Road T in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,996 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2041. The structure is 1,363 ft (415.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 1
CrossesBoston Post Local Road T
LocationJCT US1+HUTCHINSON River
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.88733, -73.82449
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,363 ft (415.4 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,996 (2019)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$72 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 1 over Boston Post Local Road T built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is RTE 1 over Boston Post Local Road T in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 1 over Boston Post Local Road T carry?

About 18,996 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 1 over Boston Post Local Road T?

The structure is 1,363 ft (415.4 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 1 over Boston Post Local Road T?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.