US Bridges

Grand Concourse over East 175th Street

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Tremont · Structure no. 000000002242329

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse over East 175th Street is a concrete arch - deck carrying Grand Concourse over East 175th Street in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,031 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrand Concourse
CrossesEast 175th Street
LocationAt Tremont
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84638, -73.90945
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width180 ft (54.9 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2019)
Projected traffic28,031 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$40.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Concourse over East 175th Street built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Concourse over East 175th 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 175th Street carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand Concourse over East 175th Street?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse over East 175th Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.