US Bridges

Gun Hill Road over Bronx Blvd Bronx Blvd

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Williamsbridge · Structure no. 000000002242430

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,624
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gun Hill Road over Bronx Blvd Bronx Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gun Hill Road over Bronx Blvd Bronx Blvd in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 17,624 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,706 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGun Hill Road
CrossesBronx Blvd Bronx Blvd
LocationAt Williamsbridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.87811, -73.86936
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,624 (2019)
Projected traffic17,706 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gun Hill Road over Bronx Blvd Bronx Blvd built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gun Hill Road over Bronx Blvd Bronx 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gun Hill Road over Bronx Blvd Bronx Blvd carry?

About 17,624 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gun Hill Road over Bronx Blvd Bronx Blvd?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Gun Hill Road over Bronx Blvd Bronx Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.