US Bridges

FM Bruckner Blvd over Parking Area

Good

Bronx County, New York · Over Harlem Rvr in Harlem · Structure no. 00000000224006A

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
297 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,892
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Bruckner Blvd over Parking Area is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Bruckner Blvd over Parking Area in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 16,892 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,971 by 2041. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFM Bruckner Blvd
CrossesParking Area
LocationOver Harlem Rvr in Harlem
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.80785, -73.93183
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,892 (2019)
Projected traffic16,971 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Bruckner Blvd over Parking Area built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Bruckner Blvd over Parking Area 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM Bruckner Blvd over Parking Area carry?

About 16,892 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM Bruckner Blvd over Parking Area?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM Bruckner Blvd over Parking Area?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.