US Bridges

Bryant Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Good

Bronx County, New York · At Hunts Point · Structure no. 000000002241210

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,499
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryant Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bryant Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,499 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,299 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesBryant Avenue
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationAt Hunts Point
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82148, -73.88778
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,499 (2019)
Projected traffic6,299 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Bryant Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Bryant Avenue over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?

About 4,499 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.