RIVER AVENUE
Carrying RIVER AVENUE over METRO NO COMMUTER
IN MORRISANIA, Bronx, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVER AVENUE
The RIVER AVENUE bridge in Bronx, New York carries RIVER AVENUE over METRO NO COMMUTER. It was built in 1916, making it 110 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,878 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIVER AVENUE 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
- 1916
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,878 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002241430
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIVER AVENUE 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 RIVER AVENUE 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 RIVER AVENUE?
RIVER AVENUE in Bronx, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIVER AVENUE inspected?
RIVER AVENUE'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 5,878 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIVER AVENUE?
RIVER AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER AVENUE?
RIVER AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is RIVER AVENUE and does age affect safety?
RIVER AVENUE was built in 1916, making it 110 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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