US Bridges

Tuckahoe Road over Bronx River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · At Tuckahoe · Structure no. 000000003364940

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,305
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuckahoe Road over Bronx River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tuckahoe Road over Bronx River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 5 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 7,305 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,339 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTuckahoe Road
CrossesBronx River
LocationAt Tuckahoe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.94954, -73.83333
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,305 (2020)
Projected traffic7,339 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuckahoe Road over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuckahoe 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Tuckahoe Road over Bronx River carry?

About 7,305 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tuckahoe Road over Bronx River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckahoe Road over Bronx River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.