US Bridges

Simonson Avenue over Ex-Staten Isld RR

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 0.3 MI West of Bayonne Br · Structure no. 000000002249120

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simonson Avenue over Ex-Staten Isld RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Simonson Avenue over Ex-Staten Isld RR in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSimonson Avenue
CrossesEx-Staten Isld RR
Location0.3 MI West of Bayonne Br
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63402, -74.1519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simonson Avenue over Ex-Staten Isld RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Simonson Avenue over Ex-Staten Isld RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Simonson Avenue over Ex-Staten Isld RR carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Simonson Avenue over Ex-Staten Isld RR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Simonson Avenue over Ex-Staten Isld RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.