US Bridges

East 187th Street over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Belmont · Structure no. 000000002241820

Built
1889
136 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,466
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 187th Street over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 187th 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 3,466 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,852 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 187th Street
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationAt Belmont
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.85834, -73.89286
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,466 (2020)
Projected traffic4,852 by 2040
Trucks3%
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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 187th Street over Metro No Commuter built?

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

What condition is East 187th 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 187th Street over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 3,466 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East 187th Street over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns East 187th Street over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.