US Bridges

Faile Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Huntspoint · Structure no. 000000002241200

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faile Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Faile Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1988, 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesFaile Street
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationAt Huntspoint
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82088, -73.88854
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 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 traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.