US Bridges

Leggett Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Fair

Bronx County, New York · Leggett Ave · Structure no. 000000002241139

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
438 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,964
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leggett Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel truss - thru carrying Leggett Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 13,964 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,963 by 2041. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLeggett Avenue
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationLeggett Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81265, -73.89717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,964 (2019)
Projected traffic16,963 by 2041
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$65 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leggett Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Leggett Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Leggett Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?

About 13,964 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Leggett Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Leggett Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.