US Bridges

Gerard Avenue over Metro No Commuter

Good

Bronx County, New York · At Mott Haven · Structure no. 000000002241420

Built
1898
127 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gerard Avenue over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gerard Avenue over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 127 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGerard Avenue
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationAt Mott Haven
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82252, -73.92785
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2018)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gerard Avenue over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Gerard Avenue over Metro No Commuter in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gerard Avenue over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Gerard Avenue over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.