East 149th Street over Metro No Commuter
FairBronx County, New York · At Melrose · Structure no. 000000002241560
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 298 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,592
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 149th Street over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 149th Street over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1982, 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.
It carries about 16,592 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,155 by 2041. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was East 149th Street over Metro No Commuter built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is East 149th Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does East 149th Street over Metro No Commuter carry?
About 16,592 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East 149th Street over Metro No Commuter?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns East 149th Street over Metro No Commuter?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.