US Bridges

East Tremont Ave over Metro No Commuter

Good

Bronx County, New York · In Belmont · Structure no. 000000002241760

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,062
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Tremont Ave over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Tremont Ave over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 11,062 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,113 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Tremont Ave
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationIn Belmont
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84738, -73.89953
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,062 (2019)
Projected traffic11,113 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Tremont Ave over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is East Tremont Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East Tremont Ave over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 11,062 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Tremont Ave over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns East Tremont Ave over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.