US Bridges

Grand Concourse over Bedford Park Blvd

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Kingsbridge · Structure no. 000000002242370

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,870
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse over Bedford Park Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grand Concourse over Bedford Park Blvd in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 115 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 22,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,977 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Concourse
CrossesBedford Park Blvd
LocationAt Kingsbridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.87201, -73.88772
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.4 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,870 (2017)
Projected traffic22,977 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$13.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Concourse over Bedford Park Blvd built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Grand Concourse over Bedford Park Blvd 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Grand Concourse over Bedford Park Blvd carry?

About 22,870 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grand Concourse over Bedford Park Blvd?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse over Bedford Park Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.