Eagle Avenue over East 161st Street
FairBronx County, New York · In Melrose · Structure no. 000000002242260
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eagle Avenue over East 161st Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Avenue over East 161st Street in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 89 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.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eagle Avenue over East 161st Street built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Eagle Avenue over East 161st Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Eagle Avenue over East 161st Street carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Eagle Avenue over East 161st Street?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Eagle Avenue over East 161st Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.