US Bridges

East Tremont Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Parkchester · Structure no. 000000002241270

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,602
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Tremont Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Tremont Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 18,602 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,689 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 240 ft wide.

CarriesEast Tremont Ave
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationAt Parkchester
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.83989, -73.87487
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width240 ft (73.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,602 (2019)
Projected traffic18,689 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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$35.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Tremont Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is East Tremont 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does East Tremont Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?

About 18,602 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is East Tremont Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 240 ft wide.

Who owns East Tremont Ave over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.