General
Pelham Bay Bridge Replacement Project
Background
The Pelham Bay Bridge is in the Bronx, New York, and spans the Hutchinson River. The existing bridge is a 117-year-old, two-track, thru-truss rolling bascule span bridge and is reaching the end of its useful life. It is functionally obsolete due to its limited design speed and narrow navigable channel. The bridge requires frequent maintenance and must be opened frequently to allow maritime traffic to pass; this results in disruptions of rail operation.