US Bridges

Bus Ramp E96 over Dyer Ave

Fair

New York County, New York · In West Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005522460

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bus Ramp E96 over Dyer Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Ramp E96 over Dyer Ave 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2029. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBus Ramp E96
CrossesDyer Ave
LocationIn West Manhattan
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75714, -73.99518
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic700 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Ramp E96 over Dyer Ave built?

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

What condition is Bus Ramp E96 over Dyer Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bus Ramp E96 over Dyer Ave carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bus Ramp E96 over Dyer Ave?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Ramp E96 over Dyer Ave?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.