BEDFORD PARK BLVD
Carrying BEDFORD PARK BLVD over NYCTA IND YARDS
AT KINGSBRIDGE, Bronx, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BEDFORD PARK BLVD
The BEDFORD PARK BLVD bridge in Bronx, New York carries BEDFORD PARK BLVD over NYCTA IND YARDS. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 141.7 meters (465 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,706 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BEDFORD PARK BLVD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1936
- Last Reconstructed
- 2000
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 141.7 m (465 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.9 m (85 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,706 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002241930
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BEDFORD PARK BLVD 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 BEDFORD PARK BLVD against other structures in Bronx and across New York. New York bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BEDFORD PARK BLVD?
BEDFORD PARK BLVD in Bronx, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BEDFORD PARK BLVD inspected?
BEDFORD PARK BLVD'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 6,706 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BEDFORD PARK BLVD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BEDFORD PARK BLVD?
BEDFORD PARK BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BEDFORD PARK BLVD?
BEDFORD PARK BLVD is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is BEDFORD PARK BLVD and does age affect safety?
BEDFORD PARK BLVD was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.
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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