US Bridges

Parking Lot Ramp over Bronx River

Good

Westchester County, New York · 2.3 MI SE of Elmsford · Structure no. 000000003348680

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parking Lot Ramp over Bronx River is a concrete frame carrying Parking Lot Ramp over Bronx River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesParking Lot Ramp
CrossesBronx River
Location2.3 MI SE of Elmsford
Coordinates41.03664, -73.77772
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2009)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parking Lot Ramp over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parking Lot 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Parking Lot Ramp over Bronx River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parking Lot Ramp over Bronx River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Parking Lot Ramp over Bronx River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.