US Bridges

East 168th Street over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Morrisania · Structure no. 000000002241660

Built
1888
137 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,119
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 168th Street over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 168th Street over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1888, so it is 137 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 8,119 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,931 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 168th Street
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationIn Morrisania
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.83183, -73.90823
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,119 (2019)
Projected traffic15,931 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 168th Street over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 168th 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East 168th Street over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 8,119 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East 168th Street over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns East 168th Street over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.