US Bridges

Snuff Mill Rd. over Pedestrian Foot Path Br

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Bronx Park · Structure no. 000000002242220

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snuff Mill Rd. over Pedestrian Foot Path Br is a concrete arch - deck carrying Snuff Mill Rd. over Pedestrian Foot Path Br 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSnuff Mill Rd.
CrossesPedestrian Foot Path Br
LocationIn Bronx Park
Coordinates40.8612, -73.87558
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
Trucks10%
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snuff Mill Rd. over Pedestrian Foot Path Br built?

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

What condition is Snuff Mill Rd. over Pedestrian Foot Path Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Snuff Mill Rd. over Pedestrian Foot Path Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Snuff Mill Rd. over Pedestrian Foot Path Br?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Snuff Mill Rd. over Pedestrian Foot Path Br?

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