US Bridges

Morningstar Road over B&o Rr- Abandoned

Poor

Richmond County, New York · In Arlington · Structure no. 000000002249090

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,082
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morningstar Road over B&o Rr- Abandoned is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morningstar Road over B&o Rr- Abandoned in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 88 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 7,082 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,115 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesMorningstar Road
CrossesB&o Rr- Abandoned
LocationIn Arlington
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63517, -74.14565
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,082 (2020)
Projected traffic7,115 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morningstar Road over B&o Rr- Abandoned built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Morningstar Road over B&o Rr- Abandoned 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Morningstar Road over B&o Rr- Abandoned carry?

About 7,082 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Morningstar Road over B&o Rr- Abandoned?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Morningstar Road over B&o Rr- Abandoned?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.