US Bridges

Midland Avenue over Bronx River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · At Bronxville · Structure no. 000000003348210

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,381
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Avenue over Bronx River is a concrete tee beam carrying Midland Avenue over Bronx River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 99 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 6 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 8,381 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,181 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMidland Avenue
CrossesBronx River
LocationAt Bronxville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.93533, -73.83463
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,381 (2018)
Projected traffic10,181 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusEligible 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 Midland Avenue over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Midland Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Midland Avenue over Bronx River carry?

About 8,381 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Midland Avenue over Bronx River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Avenue over Bronx River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.