US Bridges

Bus Ramps E92&W95 over 40th St. Bus Ramp E96

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005522420

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
799 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
1974 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bus Ramps E92&W95 over 40th St. Bus Ramp E96 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bus Ramps E92&W95 over 40th St. Bus Ramp E96 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 6 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 1994. The structure is 799 ft (243.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBus Ramps E92&W95
Crosses40th St. Bus Ramp E96
LocationIn West Manhattan
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.75762, -73.99321
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+10 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length799 ft (243.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (1974)
Projected traffic5,040 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$24.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Ramps E92&W95 over 40th St. Bus Ramp E96 built?

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

What condition is Bus Ramps E92&W95 over 40th St. Bus Ramp E96 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 E92&W95 over 40th St. Bus Ramp E96 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bus Ramps E92&W95 over 40th St. Bus Ramp E96?

The structure is 799 ft (243.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Ramps E92&W95 over 40th St. Bus Ramp E96?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.