US Bridges

Claremont Parkway over Metro No Commuter

Good

Bronx County, New York · At Claremont · Structure no. 000000002241710

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,820
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claremont Parkway over Metro No Commuter is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Claremont Parkway over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 16,820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,432 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClaremont Parkway
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationAt Claremont
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.83934, -73.90405
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,820 (2020)
Projected traffic20,432 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Claremont Parkway over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Claremont Parkway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Claremont Parkway over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 16,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Claremont Parkway over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Claremont Parkway over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.