US Bridges

Riverside Drive over W125 ST 12th Avenue ST

Fair

New York County, New York · Over ST Clair Pl-To 134st · Structure no. 000000002246660

Built
1897
128 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,809 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
12,338
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over W125 ST 12th Avenue ST is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Riverside Drive over W125 ST 12th Avenue ST in New York County, New York. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 128 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 12,338 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,988 by 2041. The structure is 1,809 ft (551.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesW125 ST 12th Avenue ST
LocationOver ST Clair Pl-To 134st
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.81799, -73.96038
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans26 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,809 ft (551.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,338 (2019)
Projected traffic14,988 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$121.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over W125 ST 12th Avenue ST built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Riverside Drive over W125 ST 12th Avenue ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over W125 ST 12th Avenue ST carry?

About 12,338 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over W125 ST 12th Avenue ST?

The structure is 1,809 ft (551.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over W125 ST 12th Avenue ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.