US Bridges

Fifth Avenue over Staten Island Rapid Tran

FairPosted for load

Union County, New Jersey · 1 Mile SE of Gs Parkway · Structure no. 2054160

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,614
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Avenue over Staten Island Rapid Tran is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Avenue over Staten Island Rapid Tran in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 97 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,614 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth Avenue
CrossesStaten Island Rapid Tran
Location1 Mile SE of Gs Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65167, -74.27479
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2024)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Avenue over Staten Island Rapid Tran built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Fifth Avenue over Staten Island Rapid Tran 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 Fifth Avenue over Staten Island Rapid Tran carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Avenue over Staten Island Rapid Tran?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Avenue over Staten Island Rapid Tran?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.