US Bridges

East 169th Street over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Morrsania · Structure no. 000000002241670

Built
1888
137 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,055
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 169th Street over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 169th 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 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 5,055 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,140 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 169th Street
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationIn Morrsania
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.83347, -73.90731
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,055 (2018)
Projected traffic6,140 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 169th Street over Metro No Commuter built?

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

What condition is East 169th 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 169th Street over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 5,055 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East 169th Street over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns East 169th Street over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.