US Bridges

West Fordham Road over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Fordham · Structure no. 000000002241470

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,834
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fordham Road over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Fordham Road over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6 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 33,834 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,993 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Fordham Road
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationIn Fordham
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.86209, -73.91327
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,834 (2018)
Projected traffic33,993 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$18.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Fordham Road over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is West Fordham Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Fordham Road over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 33,834 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Fordham Road over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns West Fordham Road over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.