Bridge conditions in Richmond County, New York
162 inventoried bridges · 2 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Richmond County tracks close to typical: 2 of its 162 inventoried bridges (1.2%) are rated poor, against a national rate of about 7%.
- 2 of the 162 bridges in Richmond County, New York, are rated in poor condition (1.2%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 41 bridges (25.3%) are rated good and 119 (73.5%) fair.
- The median Richmond County bridge was built in 1965.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Arthur Kill Road over Arthur Kill Strm (built 1945), carrying about 12,799 vehicles a day.
Good 25.3% · Fair 73.5% · Poor 1.2% of 162 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Kill Road over Arthur Kill Strm | 1945 | 12,799 | Poor |
| Morningstar Road over B&o Rr- Abandoned | 1937 | 7,082 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte I278 over RTE I278 John Warren AV | 1967 | 202,650 | Fair |
| Rte I278 over 907C 907cx2m13033 Rte I | 1961 | 182,700 | Fair |
| Rte I278 over Rte I278 the Narrows | 1961 | 174,804 | Fair |
| Rte I278 over Rte I278 John Warren Av | 1967 | 174,804 | Fair |
| Rte I278 over I278 Ramp to & From Bsh | 1961 | 174,804 | Fair |
| Rte I278 over Lily Pond Avenue | 1961 | 174,804 | Fair |
| Rte I278 over Renwick Ave. | 2014 | 142,609 | Good |
| Rte I278 over Richmond Rd | 2014 | 126,055 | Good |
| Rte 278 over Targee St | 2014 | 126,055 | Fair |
| Rte 440 over Crk at Sta 182+70 | 1968 | 114,439 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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