US Bridges

Third Avenue over Bruckner Blvd. Harlem R

Fair

New York County, New York · Over Harlem Rv in Harlem · Structure no. 000000002240069

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
1,145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,880
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Avenue over Bruckner Blvd. Harlem R is a steel movable - swing carrying Third Avenue over Bruckner Blvd. Harlem R in New York County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 56,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,147 by 2041. The structure is 1,145 ft (349 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesThird Avenue
CrossesBruckner Blvd. Harlem R
LocationOver Harlem Rv in Harlem
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80702, -73.93375
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,145 ft (349 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,880 (2020)
Projected traffic57,147 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$129.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Third Avenue over Bruckner Blvd. Harlem R built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Avenue over Bruckner Blvd. Harlem R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Third Avenue over Bruckner Blvd. Harlem R carry?

About 56,880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Third Avenue over Bruckner Blvd. Harlem R?

The structure is 1,145 ft (349 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Third Avenue over Bruckner Blvd. Harlem R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.