US Bridges

Bus Ramps B97&R98 over 9th Avenue Bus Ramp W95

Fair

New York County, New York · Bt Ramp R97 R98 E96 · Structure no. 000000005522410

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
885 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1988 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bus Ramps B97&R98 over 9th Avenue Bus Ramp W95 is a other other carrying Bus Ramps B97&R98 over 9th Avenue Bus Ramp W95 in New York County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2008. The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBus Ramps B97&R98
Crosses9th Avenue Bus Ramp W95
LocationBt Ramp R97 R98 E96
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75788, -73.99427
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33
Design loadHS 20
Structure length885 ft (269.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1988)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2008
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$30.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Ramps B97&R98 over 9th Avenue Bus Ramp W95 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus Ramps B97&R98 over 9th Avenue Bus Ramp W95 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bus Ramps B97&R98 over 9th Avenue Bus Ramp W95 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Bus Ramps B97&R98 over 9th Avenue Bus Ramp W95?

The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Ramps B97&R98 over 9th Avenue Bus Ramp W95?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.