US Bridges

East 170th Street over Metro No Commuter

Good

Bronx County, New York · In Morrisania · Structure no. 000000002241680

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,956
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 170th Street over Metro No Commuter is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East 170th Street over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 136 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,956 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,738 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast 170th Street
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationIn Morrisania
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8358, -73.90603
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,956 (2017)
Projected traffic2,738 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 170th Street over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is East 170th Street over Metro No Commuter in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does East 170th Street over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 1,956 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East 170th Street over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns East 170th Street over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.