US Bridges

Bronx Blvd N.B. over Bronx River

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Williamsbridge · Structure no. 000000002242082

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,860
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bronx Blvd N.B. over Bronx River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bronx Blvd N.B. over Bronx River in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBronx Blvd N.B.
CrossesBronx River
LocationAt Williamsbridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87636, -73.87008
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2018)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bronx Blvd N.B. over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bronx Blvd N.B. 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 Bronx Blvd N.B. over Bronx River carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bronx Blvd N.B. over Bronx River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bronx Blvd N.B. over Bronx River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.