US Bridges

Richmond Avenue over Richmond Creek

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 4.2MI E RT440 & Rich Pwy · Structure no. 000000002240350

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,527
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Avenue over Richmond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Avenue over Richmond Creek in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 48,527 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,755 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 107 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRichmond Avenue
CrossesRichmond Creek
Location4.2MI E RT440 & Rich Pwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.56684, -74.16974
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,527 (2020)
Projected traffic48,755 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$30.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richmond Avenue over Richmond Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond Avenue over Richmond Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Richmond Avenue over Richmond Creek carry?

About 48,527 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Avenue over Richmond Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Avenue over Richmond Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.