US Bridges

Matthewson Road over Mac Cracken Ave

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At University Heights · Structure no. 000000002269030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
372 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
929
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthewson Road over Mac Cracken Ave is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Matthewson Road over Mac Cracken Ave in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 929 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2039. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMatthewson Road
CrossesMac Cracken Ave
LocationAt University Heights
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85321, -73.92093
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic929 (2019)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$14.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Matthewson Road over Mac Cracken Ave built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matthewson Road over Mac Cracken Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Matthewson Road over Mac Cracken Ave carry?

About 929 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Matthewson Road over Mac Cracken Ave?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Matthewson Road over Mac Cracken Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.