US Bridges

Longwood Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Hunts Point · Structure no. 000000002241159

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,154
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longwood Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Longwood Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 117 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 8,154 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 99 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLongwood Avenue
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationAt Hunts Point
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81531, -73.89454
Functional classUrban Collector

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,154 (2019)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$14.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Longwood 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 Longwood Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?

About 8,154 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.