US Bridges

Boston RD over Bronx River

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Bronx Park · Structure no. 000000002242110

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston RD over Bronx River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Boston RD 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoston RD
CrossesBronx River
LocationIn Bronx Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.85294, -73.87404
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boston RD over Bronx River built?

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

What condition is Boston RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Boston RD over Bronx River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Boston RD over Bronx River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Boston RD over Bronx River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.