US Bridges

Bus Sta Entr Ramp over Exit Ramp from Parking L

Fair

Richmond County, New York · ST George Ferry Terminal · Structure no. 000000002269770

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
920 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Sta Entr Ramp over Exit Ramp from Parking L is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Sta Entr Ramp over Exit Ramp from Parking L 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2022. The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesBus Sta Entr Ramp
CrossesExit Ramp from Parking L
LocationST George Ferry Terminal
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64236, -74.07458
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadUnknown
Structure length920 ft (280.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2002)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2022
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$32.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Sta Entr Ramp over Exit Ramp from Parking L built?

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

What condition is Bus Sta Entr Ramp over Exit Ramp from Parking L 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bus Sta Entr Ramp over Exit Ramp from Parking L carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Bus Sta Entr Ramp over Exit Ramp from Parking L?

The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Sta Entr Ramp over Exit Ramp from Parking L?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.