US Bridges

HR17WB from 907V over HR16 Riverside Drive H

Fair

New York County, New York · Northern Manhattan · Structure no. 000000005522490

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
397 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,644
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

HR17WB from 907V over HR16 Riverside Drive H is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HR17WB from 907V over HR16 Riverside Drive H in New York County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 33,644 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,990 by 2041. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHR17WB from 907V
CrossesHR16 Riverside Drive H
LocationNorthern Manhattan
Coordinates40.84406, -73.9439
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,644 (2020)
Projected traffic42,990 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HR17WB from 907V over HR16 Riverside Drive H built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HR17WB from 907V over HR16 Riverside Drive H 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HR17WB from 907V over HR16 Riverside Drive H carry?

About 33,644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HR17WB from 907V over HR16 Riverside Drive H?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HR17WB from 907V over HR16 Riverside Drive H?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.