US Bridges

E Fordham RD over Grand Concourse

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Fordham · Structure no. 000000002242350

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,360
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Fordham RD over Grand Concourse is a concrete arch - deck carrying E Fordham RD over Grand Concourse in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 26,360 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,483 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesE Fordham RD
CrossesGrand Concourse
LocationIn Fordham
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.86244, -73.89715
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
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,360 (2018)
Projected traffic26,483 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$25.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Fordham RD over Grand Concourse built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is E Fordham RD over Grand Concourse 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 E Fordham RD over Grand Concourse carry?

About 26,360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E Fordham RD over Grand Concourse?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns E Fordham RD over Grand Concourse?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.