US Bridges

White Plains Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Parkchester · Structure no. 000000002241329

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,046
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Plains Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel truss - thru carrying White Plains Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 120 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 5 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 13,046 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,848 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 99 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWhite Plains Road
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationAt Parkchester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84161, -73.86473
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,046 (2019)
Projected traffic15,848 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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$26.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was White Plains Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is White Plains Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does White Plains Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?

About 13,046 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is White Plains Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns White Plains Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.