US Bridges

Tompkins Avenue over Greenfield Avenue

Good

Richmond County, New York · At Clifton · Structure no. 000000002249840

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,936
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tompkins Avenue over Greenfield Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tompkins Avenue over Greenfield Avenue in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,936 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,855 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesTompkins Avenue
CrossesGreenfield Avenue
LocationAt Clifton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.61743, -74.07488
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,936 (2018)
Projected traffic10,855 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tompkins Avenue over Greenfield Avenue built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Tompkins Avenue over Greenfield Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Tompkins Avenue over Greenfield Avenue carry?

About 8,936 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tompkins Avenue over Greenfield Avenue?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Tompkins Avenue over Greenfield Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.