US Bridges

Lake Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned

Fair

Richmond County, New York · In Mariners Harbor · Structure no. 000000002249110

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,111
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lake Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,555 by 2037. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesLake Avenue
CrossesB&o Rr- Abandoned
LocationIn Mariners Harbor
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63402, -74.15088
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,111 (2017)
Projected traffic1,555 by 2037
Trucks3%
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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Lake Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned 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 2024.

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

About 1,111 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.