US Bridges

Bus Ramp E96 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 00000000552241A

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
1974 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bus Ramp E96 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Ramp E96 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram in New York County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 1994. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBus Ramp E96
CrossesBus Parking Lot Bus Ram
LocationIn West Manhattan
Coordinates40.75726, -73.9955
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1974)
Projected traffic1,680 by 1994
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Ramp E96 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus Ramp E96 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram 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 Ramp E96 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bus Ramp E96 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Ramp E96 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.