US Bridges

Western Avenue over Tidal Creek

FairPosted for load

Richmond County, New York · Howland Hook Terminal · Structure no. 000000005525190

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,425
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Western Avenue over Tidal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Avenue over Tidal Creek in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,436 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Avenue
CrossesTidal Creek
LocationHowland Hook Terminal
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.63388, -74.18259
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2020)
Projected traffic2,436 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Avenue over Tidal Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Western Avenue over Tidal Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Western Avenue over Tidal Creek carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Western Avenue over Tidal Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Western Avenue over Tidal Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.