Historic Bridges of the U.S. | University Heights Bridge

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University Heights Bridge

Viewed from the northeast (Bronx side) in March of 2005

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Overview: Swing bridge over Harlem River on W. 207th Street in New York
Status: Open to traffic
History: Originally built 1895; main span relocated in 1906; opened to traffic January 8, 1908
Design: Swing Pratt through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 134.8 ft.
Total length: 547.9 ft.
Deck width: 45.9 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 15.2 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +40.86250, -73.91472 (decimal degrees)
40°51'45" N, 73°54'53" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 18/591463/4524060 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Central Park
Inventory numbers: NY 2240120 (New York State bridge identification number)
BH 26447 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 06/2006): Deck condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Appraisal: Functionally obsolete
Sufficiency rating: 57.3 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2006): 36,554