West 254th Street over Metro No Commuter
PoorPosted for loadBronx County, New York · N End of Riverdale Park · Structure no. 000000007702320
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
West 254th Street over Metro No Commuter is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying West 254th Street over Metro No Commuter in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 254th Street over Metro No Commuter built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 254th Street over Metro No Commuter in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does West 254th Street over Metro No Commuter carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is West 254th Street over Metro No Commuter?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West 254th Street over Metro No Commuter?
It is owned by the Railroad.