US Bridges

East 180th Street over Bronx River

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 0.4 MI N JCT 95I& Bronx R · Structure no. 000000002242400

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,452
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 180th Street over Bronx River is a concrete arch - deck carrying East 180th Street over Bronx River in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 100 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 9,452 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,233 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast 180th Street
CrossesBronx River
Location0.4 MI N JCT 95I& Bronx R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84234, -73.87695
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,452 (2020)
Projected traffic13,233 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 180th Street over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is East 180th Street over Bronx River 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 East 180th Street over Bronx River carry?

About 9,452 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East 180th Street over Bronx River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns East 180th Street over Bronx River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.