US Bridges

Westchester Ave over Abandoned CSX Trans/P Mr

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Melrose · Structure no. 000000002241000

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,075
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westchester Ave over Abandoned CSX Trans/P Mr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westchester Ave over Abandoned CSX Trans/P Mr in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 121 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 5 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 8,075 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,112 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 100 ft wide.

CarriesWestchester Ave
CrossesAbandoned CSX Trans/P Mr
LocationAt Melrose
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.81614, -73.9129
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,075 (2018)
Projected traffic8,112 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westchester Ave over Abandoned CSX Trans/P Mr built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Westchester Ave over Abandoned CSX Trans/P Mr 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Westchester Ave over Abandoned CSX Trans/P Mr carry?

About 8,075 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westchester Ave over Abandoned CSX Trans/P Mr?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Westchester Ave over Abandoned CSX Trans/P Mr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.