US Bridges

Bedford Park Blvd over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · In Fordham · Structure no. 000000002241840

Built
1889
136 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,781
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Park Blvd over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bedford Park Blvd 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 20,781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,244 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBedford Park Blvd
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationIn Fordham
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.86662, -73.8831
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,781 (2020)
Projected traffic25,244 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bedford Park Blvd over Metro No Commuter built?

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

What condition is Bedford Park Blvd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bedford Park Blvd over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 20,781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Park Blvd over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Park Blvd over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.