East 97th Street over Metro No Commuter
FairNew York County, New York · In Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245319
- Built
- 1873
- 152 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,451
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 97th Street over Metro No Commuter is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East 97th Street over Metro No Commuter in New York County, New York. It was built in 1873 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 152 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 7,451 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,431 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 59 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 97th Street over Metro No Commuter built?
It was built in 1873, making it 152 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is East 97th 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does East 97th Street over Metro No Commuter carry?
About 7,451 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East 97th Street over Metro No Commuter?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns East 97th Street over Metro No Commuter?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.