US Bridges

Hr 8 over Hr 2 & 4 Hr 2 Pedestri

Poor

New York County, New York · 800 Ft So of Gwb · Structure no. 000000005522541

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
677 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,020
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hr 8 over Hr 2 & 4 Hr 2 Pedestri is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hr 8 over Hr 2 & 4 Hr 2 Pedestri in New York County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,020 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,970 by 2041. The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesHr 8
CrossesHr 2 & 4 Hr 2 Pedestri
Location800 Ft So of Gwb
Coordinates40.84849, -73.94295
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length677 ft (206.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,020 (2020)
Projected traffic8,970 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
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$18.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hr 8 over Hr 2 & 4 Hr 2 Pedestri built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hr 8 over Hr 2 & 4 Hr 2 Pedestri in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Hr 8 over Hr 2 & 4 Hr 2 Pedestri carry?

About 7,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hr 8 over Hr 2 & 4 Hr 2 Pedestri?

The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hr 8 over Hr 2 & 4 Hr 2 Pedestri?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.