US Bridges

West 205th Street over Nycta Ind Yards

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Kingsbridge · Structure no. 000000002241940

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
387 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,904
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

West 205th Street over Nycta Ind Yards is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 205th Street over Nycta Ind Yards in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 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 2,904 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,698 by 2041. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 205th Street
CrossesNycta Ind Yards
LocationAt Kingsbridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.8767, -73.88904
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,904 (2020)
Projected traffic5,698 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$28 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 205th Street over Nycta Ind Yards built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is West 205th Street over Nycta Ind Yards 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 West 205th Street over Nycta Ind Yards carry?

About 2,904 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West 205th Street over Nycta Ind Yards?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns West 205th Street over Nycta Ind Yards?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.