US Bridges

Fisher Lane over Bronx River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 1 MI N JCT 287I & 907G · Structure no. 000000002270600

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,914
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Lane over Bronx River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher Lane over Bronx River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 26 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 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 4,914 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFisher Lane
CrossesBronx River
Location1 MI N JCT 287I & 907G
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.05353, -73.77268
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,914 (2017)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$440,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Lane over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Fisher Lane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher Lane over Bronx River carry?

About 4,914 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Lane over Bronx River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Lane over Bronx River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.