US Bridges

City Island Brdge over Eastchester Bay

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Bronx County, New York · City Island Bridge · Structure no. 000000002240210

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
569 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,915
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Island Brdge over Eastchester Bay is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Island Brdge over Eastchester Bay in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 12,915 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,975 by 2041. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Island Brdge
CrossesEastchester Bay
LocationCity Island Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85659, -73.79437
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length569 ft (173.4 m)
Longest span246 ft (75 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,915 (2013)
Projected traffic12,975 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$32.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was City Island Brdge over Eastchester Bay built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Island Brdge over Eastchester Bay 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does City Island Brdge over Eastchester Bay carry?

About 12,915 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is City Island Brdge over Eastchester Bay?

The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 246 ft (75 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns City Island Brdge over Eastchester Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.