US Bridges

Parkrd So Allert over Bronx River

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Bronx Park · Structure no. 000000002242210

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkrd So Allert over Bronx River is a concrete frame carrying Parkrd So Allert over Bronx River in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2029. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesParkrd So Allert
CrossesBronx River
LocationIn Bronx Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.86619, -73.87513
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic140 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkrd So Allert over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkrd So Allert 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 Parkrd So Allert over Bronx River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parkrd So Allert over Bronx River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Parkrd So Allert over Bronx River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).