US Bridges

Van Name Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned

Fair

Richmond County, New York · In Mariners Harbor · Structure no. 000000002249130

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

About this bridge

Van Name Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Name 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesVan Name Avenue
CrossesB&o Rr- Abandoned
LocationIn Mariners Harbor
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.634, -74.15331
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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 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 Van Name 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 Van Name 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 April 2024.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

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

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Van Name Avenue over B&o Rr- Abandoned?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.