East 177th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w
FairBronx County, New York · At Westchester Heights · Structure no. 000000002241269
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,040
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 177th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 177th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1984, 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.
It carries about 29,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,985 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 177th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is East 177th 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does East 177th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?
About 29,040 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East 177th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns East 177th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.