US Bridges

W Kings Bridge RD over Mnrr Yard Tracks

Good

Bronx County, New York · At Kings Bridge · Structure no. 000000002241489

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,343
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Kings Bridge RD over Mnrr Yard Tracks is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Kings Bridge RD over Mnrr Yard Tracks in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 113 years old, older 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 11,343 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,396 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW Kings Bridge RD
CrossesMnrr Yard Tracks
LocationAt Kings Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8733, -73.90628
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,343 (2011)
Projected traffic11,396 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$13.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Kings Bridge RD over Mnrr Yard Tracks built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is W Kings Bridge RD over Mnrr Yard Tracks 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W Kings Bridge RD over Mnrr Yard Tracks carry?

About 11,343 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Kings Bridge RD over Mnrr Yard Tracks?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns W Kings Bridge RD over Mnrr Yard Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.