US Bridges

Grand Concourse over Kingsbridge RD Nycta in

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Fordham · Structure no. 000000002242340

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,314
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse over Kingsbridge RD Nycta in is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Concourse over Kingsbridge RD Nycta in 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.

It carries about 23,314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,423 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 345 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Concourse
CrossesKingsbridge RD Nycta in
LocationAt Fordham
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.86617, -73.89451
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width345 ft (105.2 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,314 (2019)
Projected traffic23,423 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$31.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Concourse over Kingsbridge RD Nycta in built?

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

What condition is Grand Concourse over Kingsbridge RD Nycta in 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 Kingsbridge RD Nycta in carry?

About 23,314 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grand Concourse over Kingsbridge RD Nycta in?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 345 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse over Kingsbridge RD Nycta in?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.