RTE 25 over 21st Street 22nd Street
FairNew York County, New York · Queensboro Br Ovr East Rv · Structure no. 000000002240047
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 6,750 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108,144
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 25 over 21st Street 22nd Street is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 25 over 21st Street 22nd Street in New York County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 116 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 108,144 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,652 by 2041. The structure is 6,750 ft (2,057.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 25 over 21st Street 22nd Street built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is RTE 25 over 21st Street 22nd Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 25 over 21st Street 22nd Street carry?
About 108,144 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 25 over 21st Street 22nd Street?
The structure is 6,750 ft (2,057.4 m) long with a longest span of 630 ft (192 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 25 over 21st Street 22nd Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.