79th ST Trfic Crl over 79st Bt Basin Grg 79 ST
PoorNew York County, New York · 79 ST Boat Basin · Structure no. 000000002267718
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 636 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,238
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
79th ST Trfic Crl over 79st Bt Basin Grg 79 ST is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 79th ST Trfic Crl over 79st Bt Basin Grg 79 ST in New York County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,238 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,286 by 2041. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 79th ST Trfic Crl over 79st Bt Basin Grg 79 ST built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 79th ST Trfic Crl over 79st Bt Basin Grg 79 ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does 79th ST Trfic Crl over 79st Bt Basin Grg 79 ST carry?
About 10,238 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 79th ST Trfic Crl over 79st Bt Basin Grg 79 ST?
The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 79th ST Trfic Crl over 79st Bt Basin Grg 79 ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.