US Bridges

Barretto Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Hunts Point · Structure no. 000000002241180

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,717
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barretto Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barretto Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 5,717 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,004 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesBarretto Street
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationAt Hunts Point
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.81851, -73.89163
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck26 ft (8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,717 (2019)
Projected traffic8,004 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barretto Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Barretto Street 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 Barretto Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?

About 5,717 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Barretto Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Barretto Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.