EAST 188TH STREET
Carrying EAST 188TH STREET over METRO NO COMMUTER
AT BELMONT, Bronx, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST 188TH STREET
The EAST 188TH STREET bridge in Bronx, New York carries EAST 188TH STREET over METRO NO COMMUTER. It was built in 1889, making it 137 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,205 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST 188TH STREET compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1889
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,205 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002241810
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
EAST 188TH STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare EAST 188TH STREET against other structures in Bronx and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EAST 188TH STREET?
EAST 188TH STREET in Bronx, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST 188TH STREET inspected?
EAST 188TH STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,205 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST 188TH STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EAST 188TH STREET?
EAST 188TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST 188TH STREET?
EAST 188TH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is EAST 188TH STREET and does age affect safety?
EAST 188TH STREET was built in 1889, making it 137 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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