US Bridges

Tompkins Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned

Good

Richmond County, New York · In Fort Wadsworth · Structure no. 000000002249040

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,637
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tompkins Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tompkins Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 89 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,637 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,418 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesTompkins Avenue
CrossesB&o Rr- Abandoned
LocationIn Fort Wadsworth
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.60583, -74.06613
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,637 (2018)
Projected traffic4,418 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$11.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tompkins Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Tompkins Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Tompkins Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned carry?

About 3,637 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tompkins Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Tompkins Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.