US Bridges

Bus Station North over Staten Island RR Ferry

Good

Richmond County, New York · ST George Ferry Terminal · Structure no. 000000002269740

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
367 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Station North over Staten Island RR Ferry is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bus Station North over Staten Island RR Ferry in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 77 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 177 ft wide.

CarriesBus Station North
CrossesStaten Island RR Ferry
LocationST George Ferry Terminal
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64321, -74.07236
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$61.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Station North over Staten Island RR Ferry built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Bus Station North over Staten Island RR Ferry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bus Station North over Staten Island RR Ferry carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bus Station North over Staten Island RR Ferry?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Station North over Staten Island RR Ferry?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.