US Bridges

A.C.Powel Blvd NB over Willie Mays Drive

Fair

New York County, New York · In Harlem · Structure no. 000000002246490

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,884
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A.C.Powel Blvd NB over Willie Mays Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A.C.Powel Blvd NB over Willie Mays Drive in New York County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 15,884 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,238 by 2022. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesA.C.Powel Blvd NB
CrossesWillie Mays Drive
LocationIn Harlem
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.8271, -73.93515
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,884 (2002)
Projected traffic22,238 by 2022
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was A.C.Powel Blvd NB over Willie Mays Drive built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is A.C.Powel Blvd NB over Willie Mays Drive 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 A.C.Powel Blvd NB over Willie Mays Drive carry?

About 15,884 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is A.C.Powel Blvd NB over Willie Mays Drive?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns A.C.Powel Blvd NB over Willie Mays Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.