US Bridges

RTE 1 over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Fordham · Structure no. 000000002241839

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,125
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 1 over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 1 over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 6 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 28,125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,257 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 596 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 1
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationAt Fordham
RouteCity Street 1
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.8613, -73.89067
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width596 ft (181.8 m)
Roadway width555 ft (169.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,125 (2018)
Projected traffic28,257 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$59.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 1 over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 1 over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 28,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 1 over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 596 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 1 over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.