US Bridges

Eastchester Road over Nycta-Dyre Ave LN

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Baychester · Structure no. 000000002241900

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,374
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Eastchester Road over Nycta-Dyre Ave LN is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Eastchester Road over Nycta-Dyre Ave LN in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 5 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 10,374 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,422 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEastchester Road
CrossesNycta-Dyre Ave LN
LocationIn Baychester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.87243, -73.84398
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,374 (2019)
Projected traffic10,422 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$20.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastchester Road over Nycta-Dyre Ave LN built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Eastchester Road over Nycta-Dyre Ave LN 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Eastchester Road over Nycta-Dyre Ave LN carry?

About 10,374 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastchester Road over Nycta-Dyre Ave LN?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Eastchester Road over Nycta-Dyre Ave LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.