US Bridges

Walton Avenue over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Highbridge · Structure no. 000000002241410

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Avenue over Metro No Commuter is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Walton Avenue over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906, 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWalton Avenue
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationAt Highbridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.8217, -73.92723
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walton Avenue over Metro No Commuter built?

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

What condition is Walton Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Walton Avenue over Metro No Commuter carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Walton Avenue over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Walton Avenue over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.