US Bridges

Grand Concourse over Burnside Ave Burnside a

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Tremont · Structure no. 000000002242360

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,715
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse over Burnside Ave Burnside a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Concourse over Burnside Ave Burnside a 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 24,715 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,831 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Concourse
CrossesBurnside Ave Burnside a
LocationAt Tremont
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85231, -73.90349
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.5 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,715 (2019)
Projected traffic24,831 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Concourse over Burnside Ave Burnside a built?

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

What condition is Grand Concourse over Burnside Ave Burnside a 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Concourse over Burnside Ave Burnside a carry?

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

How long is Grand Concourse over Burnside Ave Burnside a?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse over Burnside Ave Burnside a?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.