US Bridges

South Avenue over Arlington Yd

Fair

Richmond County, New York · In Arlington · Structure no. 000000002249200

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,365
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Avenue over Arlington Yd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Avenue over Arlington Yd in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 8,365 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,404 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth Avenue
CrossesArlington Yd
LocationIn Arlington
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63353, -74.1663
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,365 (2018)
Projected traffic8,404 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Avenue over Arlington Yd built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Avenue over Arlington Yd 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 South Avenue over Arlington Yd carry?

About 8,365 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is South Avenue over Arlington Yd?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns South Avenue over Arlington Yd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.