US Bridges

East 180th Street over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · East 180th Street · Structure no. 000000002241790

Built
1889
136 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,053
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 180th Street over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 180th Street over Metro No Commuter 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 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.

It carries about 8,053 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,782 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 180th Street
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationEast 180th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85192, -73.89694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,053 (2020)
Projected traffic9,782 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 180th Street over Metro No Commuter built?

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

What condition is East 180th Street over Metro No Commuter 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does East 180th Street over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 8,053 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East 180th Street over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns East 180th Street over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.