US Bridges

Ramp from 124th S over Fdr DR from Harlem Rive

Good

New York County, New York · Manhattan · Structure no. 00000000552120C

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
554 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
13,902
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp from 124th S over Fdr DR from Harlem Rive is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp from 124th S over Fdr DR from Harlem Rive in New York County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 89 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,902 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,141 by 2041. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp from 124th S
CrossesFdr DR from Harlem Rive
LocationManhattan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.80149, -73.93138
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,902 (2020)
Projected traffic17,141 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp from 124th S over Fdr DR from Harlem Rive built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ramp from 124th S over Fdr DR from Harlem Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp from 124th S over Fdr DR from Harlem Rive carry?

About 13,902 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp from 124th S over Fdr DR from Harlem Rive?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp from 124th S over Fdr DR from Harlem Rive?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.