US Bridges

Brp NB Access Ramp over Bronx River

Good

Westchester County, New York · At Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000003348650

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brp NB Access Ramp over Bronx River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brp NB Access Ramp over Bronx River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 93 years old, older 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrp NB Access Ramp
CrossesBronx River
LocationAt Tuckahoe
Coordinates40.9517, -73.8311
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brp NB Access Ramp over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Brp NB Access Ramp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Brp NB Access Ramp over Bronx River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Brp NB Access Ramp over Bronx River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Brp NB Access Ramp over Bronx River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.