US Bridges

Gun Hill Road over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Williams Bridge · Structure no. 000000002241860

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,076
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gun Hill Road over Metro No Commuter is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gun Hill Road over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 107 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 17,076 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,156 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGun Hill Road
CrossesMetro No Commuter
LocationAt Williams Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.87851, -73.87099
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,076 (2009)
Projected traffic17,156 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gun Hill Road over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Gun Hill Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Gun Hill Road over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 17,076 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gun Hill Road over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Gun Hill Road over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.