US Bridges

RTE 9A over Edsall Avenue Palisade

Fair

New York County, New York · JCT SH 9A & Harlem River · Structure no. 000000005521257

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
1,876 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,015
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 9A over Edsall Avenue Palisade is a steel arch - deck carrying RTE 9A over Edsall Avenue Palisade in New York County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 90 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 77,015 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,959 by 2041. The structure is 1,876 ft (571.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9A
CrossesEdsall Avenue Palisade
LocationJCT SH 9A & Harlem River
RouteState Highway 9A
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.87818, -73.92151
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,876 ft (571.8 m)
Longest span840 ft (256 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,015 (2019)
Projected traffic94,959 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$164.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9A over Edsall Avenue Palisade built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 9A over Edsall Avenue Palisade 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9A over Edsall Avenue Palisade carry?

About 77,015 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9A over Edsall Avenue Palisade?

The structure is 1,876 ft (571.8 m) long with a longest span of 840 ft (256 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9A over Edsall Avenue Palisade?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.