Gun Hill Road over Bronx River
FairBronx County, New York · In North Bronx · Structure no. 000000002242440
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,624
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gun Hill Road over Bronx River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Gun Hill Road over Bronx River in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gun Hill Road over Bronx River built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gun Hill Road 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Gun Hill Road over Bronx River carry?
About 17,624 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Gun Hill Road over Bronx River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Gun Hill Road over Bronx River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.