US Bridges

Harney Road over Bronx River

Good

Westchester County, New York · 1.7 MI NE of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000003347890

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,242
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harney Road over Bronx River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harney Road over Bronx River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1999, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,242 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,441 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarney Road
CrossesBronx River
Location1.7 MI NE of Tuckahoe
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.97943, -73.8138
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,242 (2009)
Projected traffic12,441 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harney Road over Bronx River built?

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

What condition is Harney Road over Bronx River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Harney Road over Bronx River carry?

About 10,242 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harney Road over Bronx River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Harney Road over Bronx River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.