E 173rd Street over Metro North RR
FairBronx County, New York · At Claremont · Structure no. 000000002241720
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 173rd Street over Metro North RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 173rd Street over Metro North RR in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 173rd Street over Metro North RR built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is E 173rd Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does E 173rd Street over Metro North RR carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is E 173rd Street over Metro North RR?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns E 173rd Street over Metro North RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.