US Bridges

145th Street over CSX Trans/Oak Pt Harlem

Good

New York County, New York · 145th Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000002240089

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
698 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,640
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

145th Street over CSX Trans/Oak Pt Harlem is a steel movable - swing carrying 145th Street over CSX Trans/Oak Pt Harlem in New York County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,932 by 2041. The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries145th Street
CrossesCSX Trans/Oak Pt Harlem
Location145th Street Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8197, -73.93447
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length698 ft (212.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,640 (2019)
Projected traffic29,932 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$157.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 145th Street over CSX Trans/Oak Pt Harlem built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 145th Street over CSX Trans/Oak Pt Harlem in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 145th Street over CSX Trans/Oak Pt Harlem carry?

About 24,640 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 145th Street over CSX Trans/Oak Pt Harlem?

The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 145th Street over CSX Trans/Oak Pt Harlem?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.