Grand Concourse over East 161st Street
FairBronx County, New York · At Morrisania · Structure no. 000000002242259
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,360
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand Concourse over East 161st Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Concourse over East 161st Street in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2008, 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.
It carries about 19,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,450 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 535 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grand Concourse over East 161st Street built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Grand Concourse over East 161st Street 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 Grand Concourse over East 161st Street carry?
About 19,360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grand Concourse over East 161st Street?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 535 ft wide.
Who owns Grand Concourse over East 161st Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.