US Bridges

RTE 1 over Bronx River

Fair

Bronx County, New York · JCT US1 & Bronx River · Structure no. 000000002242010

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,125
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 1 over Bronx River is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 1 over Bronx River in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 28,125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,257 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 1
CrossesBronx River
LocationJCT US1 & Bronx River
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85541, -73.87678
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,125 (2018)
Projected traffic28,257 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 1 over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 1 over Bronx River 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 1 over Bronx River carry?

About 28,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 1 over Bronx River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 1 over Bronx River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.