US Bridges

Access RD Parking over Bronx River

PoorPosted for load

Westchester County, New York · 2.2 MI E of Ardsley · Structure no. 000000002265840

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,369
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access RD Parking over Bronx River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access RD Parking over Bronx River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,369 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2016. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesAccess RD Parking
CrossesBronx River
Location2.2 MI E of Ardsley
Coordinates41.00962, -73.79666
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,369 (1996)
Projected traffic3,317 by 2016
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access RD Parking over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD Parking over Bronx River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Access RD Parking over Bronx River carry?

About 2,369 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Access RD Parking over Bronx River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD Parking over Bronx River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.