US Bridges

Crotona Avenue over Fordham RD RTE 1

Fair

Bronx County, New York · .5 Mile W JCT US 1 & Brpc · Structure no. 000000002242030

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,788
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crotona Avenue over Fordham RD RTE 1 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Crotona Avenue over Fordham RD RTE 1 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 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 9,788 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,834 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCrotona Avenue
CrossesFordham RD RTE 1
Location.5 Mile W JCT US 1 & Brpc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85748, -73.88183
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,788 (2018)
Projected traffic9,834 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crotona Avenue over Fordham RD RTE 1 built?

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

What condition is Crotona Avenue over Fordham RD RTE 1 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 Crotona Avenue over Fordham RD RTE 1 carry?

About 9,788 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Crotona Avenue over Fordham RD RTE 1?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Crotona Avenue over Fordham RD RTE 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.