US Bridges

Ramp 179 over Henry Hud Pkwy NB Ramp

Fair

New York County, New York · 95I over Hudson River · Structure no. 00000000552250C

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,250 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp 179 over Henry Hud Pkwy NB Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 179 over Henry Hud Pkwy NB Ramp in New York County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 94 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 179
CrossesHenry Hud Pkwy NB Ramp
Location95I over Hudson River
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84971, -73.94181
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30 (+20 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length1,250 ft (381 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$40.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 179 over Henry Hud Pkwy NB Ramp built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ramp 179 over Henry Hud Pkwy NB Ramp 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp 179 over Henry Hud Pkwy NB Ramp carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ramp 179 over Henry Hud Pkwy NB Ramp?

The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 179 over Henry Hud Pkwy NB Ramp?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.