US Bridges

E 233rd ST over Bronx River

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Woodlawn · Structure no. 000000002242459

Built
1904
121 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,165
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 233rd ST over Bronx River is a concrete arch - deck carrying E 233rd ST over Bronx River in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 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 27,165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,292 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE 233rd ST
CrossesBronx River
LocationIn Woodlawn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8949, -73.86216
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
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,165 (2016)
Projected traffic27,292 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 233rd ST over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 233rd ST 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 E 233rd ST over Bronx River carry?

About 27,165 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E 233rd ST over Bronx River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns E 233rd ST over Bronx River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.