US Bridges

Southern Blvd over RTE 1 1 Fordham RD

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 0.4 MI W of US 1 & Brpc · Structure no. 000000002242029

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,128
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southern Blvd over RTE 1 1 Fordham RD is a concrete continuous frame carrying Southern Blvd over RTE 1 1 Fordham RD in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 17,128 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,208 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouthern Blvd
CrossesRTE 1 1 Fordham RD
Location0.4 MI W of US 1 & Brpc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.85701, -73.88071
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,128 (2019)
Projected traffic17,208 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$14.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Southern Blvd over RTE 1 1 Fordham RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southern Blvd over RTE 1 1 Fordham RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Southern Blvd over RTE 1 1 Fordham RD carry?

About 17,128 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Southern Blvd over RTE 1 1 Fordham RD?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Southern Blvd over RTE 1 1 Fordham RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.