US Bridges

Parkway Road over Bronx River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · At Bronxville · Structure no. 000000002256050

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway Road over Bronx River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway Road over Bronx River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway Road
CrossesBronx River
LocationAt Bronxville
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.93651, -73.83615
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.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway Road over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Parkway Road over Bronx River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Parkway Road over Bronx River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway Road over Bronx River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.