Westchester Ave over Nycta Pelham Line Bronx
FairBronx County, New York · Over Bronx River · Structure no. 000000002240180
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,113
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westchester Ave over Nycta Pelham Line Bronx is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westchester Ave over Nycta Pelham Line Bronx in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 18,113 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,198 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westchester Ave over Nycta Pelham Line Bronx built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Westchester Ave over Nycta Pelham Line Bronx 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Westchester Ave over Nycta Pelham Line Bronx carry?
About 18,113 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Westchester Ave over Nycta Pelham Line Bronx?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Westchester Ave over Nycta Pelham Line Bronx?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.