US Bridges

To Bruckner Blvd over Relief

Good

Bronx County, New York · Over Harlem Rvr in Harlem · Structure no. 00000000224005B

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
545 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

To Bruckner Blvd over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying To Bruckner Blvd over Relief in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTo Bruckner Blvd
CrossesRelief
LocationOver Harlem Rvr in Harlem
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.80518, -73.92583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was To Bruckner Blvd over Relief built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is To Bruckner Blvd over Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does To Bruckner Blvd over Relief carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is To Bruckner Blvd over Relief?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns To Bruckner Blvd over Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.