US Bridges

RTE 9 over Metro No Commuter Harle

Poor

New York County, New York · JCT US 9 & Harlem River · Structure no. 000000002240137

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
489 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,505
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Metro No Commuter Harle is a steel movable - lift carrying RTE 9 over Metro No Commuter Harle in New York County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 26,505 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,629 by 2041. The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesMetro No Commuter Harle
LocationJCT US 9 & Harlem River
RouteCity Street 9
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.87392, -73.91059
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length489 ft (149 m)
Longest span312 ft (95 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,505 (2011)
Projected traffic26,629 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$119.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Metro No Commuter Harle built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Metro No Commuter Harle 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Metro No Commuter Harle carry?

About 26,505 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Metro No Commuter Harle?

The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 312 ft (95 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Metro No Commuter Harle?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.