US Bridges

T0 Madison Avenue over Parking Lot Road

Fair

New York County, New York · Madison Ave at Harlem Rvr · Structure no. 00000000224007A

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
281 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,248
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

T0 Madison Avenue over Parking Lot Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T0 Madison Avenue over Parking Lot Road in New York County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT0 Madison Avenue
CrossesParking Lot Road
LocationMadison Ave at Harlem Rvr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.81396, -73.93472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,248 (2019)
Projected traffic1,253 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$16.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T0 Madison Avenue over Parking Lot Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is T0 Madison Avenue over Parking Lot Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does T0 Madison Avenue over Parking Lot Road carry?

About 1,248 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T0 Madison Avenue over Parking Lot Road?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns T0 Madison Avenue over Parking Lot Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.