FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CONCOURSE VLGE AV

Carrying CONCOURSE VLGE AV over METRO NO COMMUTER

AT MELROSE, Bronx, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CONCOURSE VLGE AV

The CONCOURSE VLGE AV bridge in Bronx, New York carries CONCOURSE VLGE AV over METRO NO COMMUTER. It was built in 1916, making it 110 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 45.1 meters (148 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,260 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.5 metric tons.

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

How CONCOURSE VLGE AV compares

▲ 2.6
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of New York bridges
394
Bridges in Bronx · 7 in Poor condition
CONCOURSE VLGE AV 44.5 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
44.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1916
Last Reconstructed
2003
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
45.1 m (148 ft)
Deck Width
24.9 m (82 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,260 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002241590

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

CONCOURSE VLGE AV 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 CONCOURSE VLGE AV 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 CONCOURSE VLGE AV?

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

How often is CONCOURSE VLGE AV inspected?

CONCOURSE VLGE AV'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 8,260 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CONCOURSE VLGE AV 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 CONCOURSE VLGE AV?

CONCOURSE VLGE AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CONCOURSE VLGE AV?

CONCOURSE VLGE AV is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CONCOURSE VLGE AV and does age affect safety?

CONCOURSE VLGE AV was built in 1916, making it 110 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

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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