US Bridges

Southern Blvd over CSX Trans/P Mrris

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Mott Haven · Structure no. 000000002241080

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,757
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southern Blvd over CSX Trans/P Mrris is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southern Blvd over CSX Trans/P Mrris in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 8,757 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,638 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthern Blvd
CrossesCSX Trans/P Mrris
LocationAt Mott Haven
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80728, -73.90816
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,757 (2018)
Projected traffic10,638 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southern Blvd over CSX Trans/P Mrris built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southern Blvd over CSX Trans/P Mrris 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Southern Blvd over CSX Trans/P Mrris carry?

About 8,757 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Southern Blvd over CSX Trans/P Mrris?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Southern Blvd over CSX Trans/P Mrris?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.