US Bridges

Concourse Vlge Av over Metro No Commuter

Poor

Bronx County, New York · At Melrose · Structure no. 000000002241590

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,260
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concourse Vlge Av over Metro No Commuter is a steel other carrying Concourse Vlge Av over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 8,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,034 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesConcourse Vlge Av
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationAt Melrose
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82251, -73.92014
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,260 (2018)
Projected traffic10,034 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Concourse Vlge Av over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Concourse Vlge Av over Metro No Commuter 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Concourse Vlge Av over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 8,260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Concourse Vlge Av over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Concourse Vlge Av over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.