US Bridges

East 233rd Street over Metro No Commuter

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 233rd ST / Metro No Comm · Structure no. 000000002241870

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,165
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 233rd Street over Metro No Commuter is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East 233rd Street over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 121 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 27,165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,292 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEast 233rd Street
CrossesMetro No Commuter
Location233rd ST / Metro No Comm
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.89515, -73.86289
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 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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,165 (2016)
Projected traffic27,292 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 233rd Street over Metro No Commuter built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is East 233rd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does East 233rd Street over Metro No Commuter carry?

About 27,165 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East 233rd Street over Metro No Commuter?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns East 233rd Street over Metro No Commuter?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.