US Bridges

Conn RD Betwn Mos over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · E JCT Mosholu Pkwy & S Bl · Structure no. 000000002241850

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conn RD Betwn Mos over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conn RD Betwn Mos over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesConn RD Betwn Mos
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationE JCT Mosholu Pkwy & S Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8685, -73.87961
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2009)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
Trucks10%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conn RD Betwn Mos over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conn RD Betwn Mos 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 Conn RD Betwn Mos over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Conn RD Betwn Mos over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Conn RD Betwn Mos over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.