WEST 234TH STREET
Carrying WEST 234TH STREET over RTE I87, 87I 87IX1M11063
2.8 MI N I87+I95, Bronx, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST 234TH STREET
The WEST 234TH STREET bridge in Bronx, New York carries WEST 234TH STREET over RTE I87, 87I 87IX1M11063. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST 234TH STREET compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Structure Number
- 000000001066990
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST 234TH STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare WEST 234TH STREET against other structures in Bronx and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WEST 234TH STREET?
WEST 234TH STREET in Bronx, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEST 234TH STREET inspected?
WEST 234TH STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST 234TH STREET is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WEST 234TH STREET?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WEST 234TH STREET.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST 234TH STREET?
Ownership is not specified for WEST 234TH STREET in the NBI.
How old is WEST 234TH STREET and does age affect safety?
WEST 234TH STREET was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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