US Bridges

Union Port Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Westchester Heights · Structure no. 000000002241330

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,623
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Port Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel truss - thru carrying Union Port Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 4,623 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,472 by 2036. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUnion Port Road
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationAt Westchester Heights
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84173, -73.86421
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,623 (2016)
Projected traffic6,472 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$17.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Port Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Union Port 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Union Port Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?

About 4,623 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Union Port Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Union Port Road over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.