Palmer Road over Bronx River
FairWestchester County, New York · 1.2 MI SW of Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000003364930
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,505
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Road over Bronx River is a concrete frame carrying Palmer Road over Bronx River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 9,505 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,546 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Road over Bronx River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Road 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Palmer Road over Bronx River carry?
About 9,505 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Road over Bronx River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Road over Bronx River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.