Bronx County Bridge Report Card
Bronx County scores 65 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Bronx County, New York
Bronx County has 311 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 26 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.4% is at or below the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 947,812 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Bronx County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 65/100 (D). The county has 311 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 26 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 947,812 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 8.4% | 16.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.9% of measured traffic | 8.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 80 years vs 48 nationally | 10.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 8,693,101 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 8.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 80 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 947,812 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Bronx County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE I95 over Pedestrian Walkway And B | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 145,579 | 1958 |
| RTE I95 over Bronx River Ave. Ramp I | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 141,112 | 1951 |
| RTE 907h over East 180th Street Morri | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 112,038 | 1951 |
| RTE 907h over E Tremont Avenue | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 112,038 | 1951 |
| RTE 907h over Amtrak/csxt/p&w | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 112,038 | 1951 |
| RTE I87 over Alexander Avenue | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 105,993 | 1960 |
| RTE 907h over Metro No Commuter | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 84,651 | 1952 |
| RTE 1 over Boston Post Local Road T | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,996 | 1965 |
| RTE I87 over Harlem River 87ix1m1102 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,233 | 1976 |
| Shore Road over Hutchinson River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,262 | 1906 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.