US Bridges

East 165th ST over Metro North RR

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Morrisania · Structure no. 000000002241630

Built
1897
128 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,145
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 165th ST over Metro North RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 165th ST over Metro North RR in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1897, so it is 128 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 5,145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,096 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 257 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 165th ST
CrossesMetro North RR
LocationAt Morrisania
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.82783, -73.91193
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width257 ft (78.3 m)
Roadway width226 ft (69 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,145 (2019)
Projected traffic10,096 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$40.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 165th ST over Metro North RR built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 165th ST over Metro North RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does East 165th ST over Metro North RR carry?

About 5,145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East 165th ST over Metro North RR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 257 ft wide.

Who owns East 165th ST over Metro North RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.