US Bridges

Grand Concourse over East Tremont Ave East T

Good

Bronx County, New York · At Tremont · Structure no. 000000002242330

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,715
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse over East Tremont Ave East T is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Concourse over East Tremont Ave East T in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,715 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,831 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 239 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGrand Concourse
CrossesEast Tremont Ave East T
LocationAt Tremont
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84941, -73.90602
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width239 ft (72.9 m)
Roadway width193 ft (58.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,715 (2019)
Projected traffic24,831 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Concourse over East Tremont Ave East T built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Grand Concourse over East Tremont Ave East T in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Concourse over East Tremont Ave East T carry?

About 24,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand Concourse over East Tremont Ave East T?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 239 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse over East Tremont Ave East T?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.