US Bridges

Westchester Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w Nycta P

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Parkchester · Structure no. 000000002241230

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,113
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westchester Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w Nycta P is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westchester Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w Nycta P in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 118 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 18,113 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,198 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWestchester Ave
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w Nycta P
LocationAt Parkchester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82812, -73.88488
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,113 (2019)
Projected traffic18,198 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$20 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westchester Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w Nycta P built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Westchester Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w Nycta P 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Westchester Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w Nycta P carry?

About 18,113 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Westchester Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w Nycta P?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Westchester Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w Nycta P?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.