US Bridges

Grand Concourse over East 167th ST East 167T

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Claremont · Structure no. 000000002242280

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,276
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse over East 167th ST East 167T is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Concourse over East 167th ST East 167T in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 102 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 24,276 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,390 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 762 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Concourse
CrossesEast 167th ST East 167T
LocationAt Claremont
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.83457, -73.9179
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width762 ft (232.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,276 (2019)
Projected traffic24,390 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$64.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Concourse over East 167th ST East 167T built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Grand Concourse over East 167th ST East 167T 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 167th ST East 167T carry?

About 24,276 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand Concourse over East 167th ST East 167T?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 762 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse over East 167th ST East 167T?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.