US Bridges

RTE 908A over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 0.2MI NW JCT Brpc&bpp · Structure no. 000000002241959

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,806
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 908A over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 908A over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 87,806 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,264 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 908A
CrossesAmtrak/Csxt/P&w
Location0.2MI NW JCT Brpc&bpp
RouteInterstate 908A
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85814, -73.8305
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,806 (2021)
Projected traffic108,264 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$24.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 908A over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 908A over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w 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 RTE 908A over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?

About 87,806 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 908A over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 908A over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.