Bus Turnaround over Mac Cracken Ave
FairBronx County, New York · At University Heights · Structure no. 000000005524520
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Bus Turnaround over Mac Cracken Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Turnaround over Mac Cracken Ave in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2029. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 77 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus Turnaround over Mac Cracken Ave built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus Turnaround 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bus Turnaround over Mac Cracken Ave carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bus Turnaround over Mac Cracken Ave?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Bus Turnaround over Mac Cracken Ave?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.