US Bridges

Jerome Avenue over 908FX Rapid Transit

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .7 MI S I87+MOSHOLU Pkwy · Structure no. 000000002230287

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,488
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerome Avenue over 908FX Rapid Transit is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Jerome Avenue over 908FX Rapid Transit in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 7,488 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,096 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJerome Avenue
Crosses908FX Rapid Transit
Location.7 MI S I87+MOSHOLU Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.87977, -73.88471
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,488 (2019)
Projected traffic9,096 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$19.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerome Avenue over 908FX Rapid Transit built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerome Avenue over 908FX Rapid Transit 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 Jerome Avenue over 908FX Rapid Transit carry?

About 7,488 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jerome Avenue over 908FX Rapid Transit?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Jerome Avenue over 908FX Rapid Transit?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.