US Bridges

Orchard Beach RD over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Good

Bronx County, New York · At Pelham Bay Park · Structure no. 000000002241390

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,190
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Beach RD over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Beach RD over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,166 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOrchard Beach RD
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
LocationAt Pelham Bay Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.86998, -73.81277
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,190 (2020)
Projected traffic5,166 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$10.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Beach RD over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Beach RD over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Beach RD over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?

About 4,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Beach RD over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Beach RD over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.