West Tremont Ave. over Mac Cracken Ave E Metro
PoorBronx County, New York · At University Heights · Structure no. 000000002241460
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 261 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,715
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Tremont Ave. over Mac Cracken Ave E Metro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Tremont Ave. over Mac Cracken Ave E Metro in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,715 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,401 by 2039. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Tremont Ave. over Mac Cracken Ave E Metro built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is West Tremont Ave. over Mac Cracken Ave E Metro in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does West Tremont Ave. over Mac Cracken Ave E Metro carry?
About 1,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West Tremont Ave. over Mac Cracken Ave E Metro?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns West Tremont Ave. over Mac Cracken Ave E Metro?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.