US Bridges

Hunts Point Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Hunts Point · Structure no. 000000002241190

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,388
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunts Point Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunts Point Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 10,388 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,619 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHunts Point Ave
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationAt Hunts Point
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81975, -73.89014
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,388 (2018)
Projected traffic12,619 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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$14.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunts Point Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hunts Point Ave 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 Hunts Point Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?

About 10,388 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Hunts Point Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Hunts Point Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.