East 149th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w
FairBronx County, New York · E149th ST · Structure no. 000000002241129
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 232 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 149th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w is a steel truss - thru carrying East 149th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 118 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,830 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 79 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 149th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is East 149th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does East 149th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is East 149th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns East 149th Street over Amtrak/Csxt/P&w?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.