US Bridges

East 241st Street over Mnrr Harlem Line Bronx

Fair

Bronx County, New York · At Wakefield · Structure no. 000000002241890

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
996 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
11,164
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 241st Street over Mnrr Harlem Line Bronx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 241st Street over Mnrr Harlem Line Bronx in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 112 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 11,164 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,630 by 2037. The structure is 996 ft (303.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesEast 241st Street
CrossesMnrr Harlem Line Bronx
LocationAt Wakefield
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90625, -73.85651
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadUnknown
Structure length996 ft (303.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,164 (2017)
Projected traffic15,630 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$38.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 241st Street over Mnrr Harlem Line Bronx built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is East 241st Street over Mnrr Harlem Line Bronx 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does East 241st Street over Mnrr Harlem Line Bronx carry?

About 11,164 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East 241st Street over Mnrr Harlem Line Bronx?

The structure is 996 ft (303.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns East 241st Street over Mnrr Harlem Line Bronx?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.