US Bridges

Grand Concourse over East 174th Street

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Tremont · Structure no. 000000002242319

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse over East 174th Street is a concrete arch - deck carrying Grand Concourse over East 174th Street in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1923, 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 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,031 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGrand Concourse
CrossesEast 174th Street
LocationIn Tremont
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84476, -73.91154
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
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.6 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2019)
Projected traffic28,031 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$29.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Concourse over East 174th Street built?

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

What condition is Grand Concourse over East 174th 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Concourse over East 174th Street carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand Concourse over East 174th Street?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse over East 174th Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.