Melrose Avenue over Parking Lot CSX Trans/P
GoodBronx County, New York · In Melrose · Structure no. 000000002241110
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 557 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,162
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melrose Avenue over Parking Lot CSX Trans/P is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melrose Avenue over Parking Lot CSX Trans/P in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 128 years old, older 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 11,162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,214 by 2041. The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melrose Avenue over Parking Lot CSX Trans/P built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Melrose Avenue over Parking Lot CSX Trans/P 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Melrose Avenue over Parking Lot CSX Trans/P carry?
About 11,162 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Melrose Avenue over Parking Lot CSX Trans/P?
The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Melrose Avenue over Parking Lot CSX Trans/P?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.