West 234th Street over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B
FairBronx County, New York · In Kingsbridge · Structure no. 000000002241520
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,920
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 234th Street over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West 234th Street over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 110 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 234th Street over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is West 234th Street over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does West 234th Street over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B carry?
About 1,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West 234th Street over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns West 234th Street over Ex-Nycrr Putnam B?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.