US Bridges

Grand Concourse over East 204th Street

Good

Bronx County, New York · E of Harris Pk · Structure no. 000000002242380

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,870
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse over East 204th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Concourse over East 204th Street in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 22,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,977 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesGrand Concourse
CrossesEast 204th Street
LocationE of Harris Pk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87469, -73.88648
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,870 (2017)
Projected traffic22,977 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$13.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Concourse over East 204th Street built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Grand Concourse over East 204th Street 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 204th Street carry?

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

How long is Grand Concourse over East 204th Street?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse over East 204th Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.