US Bridges

Williamsbridge RD over AMTRAK

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Williamsbridge · Structure no. 000000002241369

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,982
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamsbridge RD over AMTRAK is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Williamsbridge RD over AMTRAK 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 18,982 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,071 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 99 ft wide.

CarriesWilliamsbridge RD
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationAt Williamsbridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84568, -73.84756
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,982 (2019)
Projected traffic19,071 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$14.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Williamsbridge RD over AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is Williamsbridge RD over AMTRAK 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Williamsbridge RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 18,982 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Williamsbridge RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Williamsbridge RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.