US Bridges

Lafayette Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Hunts Point · Structure no. 000000002241169

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,657
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel truss - thru carrying Lafayette Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 3,657 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,442 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLafayette Avenue
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationAt Hunts Point
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81619, -73.89391
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,657 (2020)
Projected traffic4,442 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$27.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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

About 3,657 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.