US Bridges

River Avenue over Metro No Commuter

Good

Bronx County, New York · In Morrisania · Structure no. 000000002241430

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,878
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Avenue over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Avenue over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 109 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 5,878 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiver Avenue
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationIn Morrisania
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8234, -73.92851
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,878 (2018)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Avenue over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is River 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 October 2023.

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

About 5,878 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is River Avenue over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns River Avenue over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.