USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation

General

Show Effective Date
Off

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.