US Bridges

Park Avenue SB over East 45th Street

FairPosted for load

New York County, New York · In Midtown Manhattan · Structure no. 000000002245460

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,713
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue SB over East 45th Street is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Park Avenue SB over East 45th Street in New York County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,713 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,591 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue SB
CrossesEast 45th Street
LocationIn Midtown Manhattan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75413, -73.97652
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,713 (2019)
Projected traffic27,591 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Avenue SB over East 45th Street built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Avenue SB over East 45th Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Avenue SB over East 45th Street carry?

About 22,713 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Park Avenue SB over East 45th Street?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue SB over East 45th Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.