Shore Road over Hutchinson River
PoorBronx County, New York · Over Hutchinson River · Structure no. 000000002240200
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 843 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,262
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shore Road over Hutchinson River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Shore Road over Hutchinson River in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 119 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.
It carries about 15,262 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,333 by 2041. The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Shore Road over Hutchinson River built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Shore Road over Hutchinson River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Shore Road over Hutchinson River carry?
About 15,262 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shore Road over Hutchinson River?
The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Shore Road over Hutchinson River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.