Botanical Grdn RD over Twin Lakes
FairBronx County, New York · In Bronx Park · Structure no. 000000002242100
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Botanical Grdn RD over Twin Lakes is a masonry arch - deck carrying Botanical Grdn RD over Twin Lakes in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Botanical Grdn RD over Twin Lakes built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Botanical Grdn RD over Twin Lakes 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 2024.
How much traffic does Botanical Grdn RD over Twin Lakes carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Botanical Grdn RD over Twin Lakes?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Botanical Grdn RD over Twin Lakes?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).