US Bridges

175th Street over Metro North RR

Good

Bronx County, New York · At Tremont · Structure no. 000000002241740

Built
1889
136 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,587
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

175th Street over Metro North RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 175th Street over Metro North RR in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1889, 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,587 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,925 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Carries175th Street
CrossesMetro North RR
LocationAt Tremont
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84519, -73.90075
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,587 (2018)
Projected traffic12,925 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 175th Street over Metro North RR built?

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

What condition is 175th Street over Metro North RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 175th Street over Metro North RR carry?

About 6,587 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 175th Street over Metro North RR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 175th Street over Metro North RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.