FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHORE ROAD

Carrying SHORE ROAD over HUTCHINSON RIVER

OVER HUTCHINSON RIVER, Bronx, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHORE ROAD

The SHORE ROAD bridge in Bronx, New York carries SHORE ROAD over HUTCHINSON RIVER. It was built in 1906, making it 120 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 256.9 meters (843 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,262 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SHORE ROAD compares

▼ 21.7
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of New York bridges
394
Bridges in Bronx · 7 in Poor condition
SHORE ROAD 20.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
37.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.1
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1906
Last Reconstructed
2002
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
256.9 m (843 ft)
Deck Width
15.8 m (52 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,262 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002240200

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

SHORE ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SHORE ROAD 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 SHORE ROAD?

SHORE ROAD in Bronx, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SHORE ROAD inspected?

SHORE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,262 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHORE ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SHORE ROAD?

SHORE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHORE ROAD?

SHORE ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SHORE ROAD and does age affect safety?

SHORE ROAD was built in 1906, making it 120 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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