US Bridges

Bus Ramp W95 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 00000000552242A

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bus Ramp W95 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Ramp W95 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2029. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBus Ramp W95
CrossesBus Parking Lot Bus Ram
LocationIn West Manhattan
Coordinates40.75778, -73.99537
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2009)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Ramp W95 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram built?

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

What condition is Bus Ramp W95 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 W95 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bus Ramp W95 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Ramp W95 over Bus Parking Lot Bus Ram?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.