US Bridges

Grand Concourse over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Morrisania · Structure no. 000000002241409

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,360
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Concourse over Metro No Commuter is a steel truss - deck carrying Grand Concourse over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 119 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 5 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 19,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,450 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Concourse
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationAt Morrisania
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82046, -73.9263
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,360 (2019)
Projected traffic19,450 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$37.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Concourse over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Grand Concourse over Metro No Commuter 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Concourse over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 19,360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grand Concourse over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Concourse over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.