US Bridges

Grand Concourse over East 138th Street

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In South Bronx · Structure no. 000000002242299

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse over East 138th Street is a concrete frame carrying Grand Concourse over East 138th Street 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 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGrand Concourse
CrossesEast 138th Street
LocationIn South Bronx
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.81319, -73.93034
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Concourse over East 138th Street built?

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

What condition is Grand Concourse over East 138th 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Concourse over East 138th Street carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Grand Concourse over East 138th Street?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse over East 138th Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.