East 188th Street over Metro No Commuter
PoorBronx County, New York · At Belmont · Structure no. 000000002241810
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,205
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 188th Street over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 188th 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,205 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,537 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 80 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 188th Street over Metro No Commuter built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 188th Street over Metro No Commuter in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does East 188th Street over Metro No Commuter carry?
About 6,205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East 188th Street over Metro No Commuter?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns East 188th Street over Metro No Commuter?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.