US Bridges

East 161st Street over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · East 161st Street · Structure no. 000000002241610

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,871
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 161st Street over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 161st Street over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 97 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 19,871 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,964 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 161st Street
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationEast 161st Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82496, -73.91649
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,871 (2009)
Projected traffic19,964 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$11.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 161st Street over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is East 161st 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East 161st Street over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 19,871 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East 161st Street over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns East 161st Street over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.