US Bridges

79 ST Ramp to Gar over Ramp to SB Hh Pky 79st

FairPosted for load

New York County, New York · 79 ST Ramp to Boat Basin · Structure no. 00000000226771B

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
422 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

79 ST Ramp to Gar over Ramp to SB Hh Pky 79st is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 79 ST Ramp to Gar over Ramp to SB Hh Pky 79st 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries79 ST Ramp to Gar
CrossesRamp to SB Hh Pky 79st
Location79 ST Ramp to Boat Basin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78558, -73.98498
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadUnknown
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2009)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 79 ST Ramp to Gar over Ramp to SB Hh Pky 79st built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 79 ST Ramp to Gar over Ramp to SB Hh Pky 79st 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 79 ST Ramp to Gar over Ramp to SB Hh Pky 79st carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is 79 ST Ramp to Gar over Ramp to SB Hh Pky 79st?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 79 ST Ramp to Gar over Ramp to SB Hh Pky 79st?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.