US Bridges

RTE 25 over 25 X First Avenue

Fair

New York County, New York · Queensboro Br Ovr East Rv · Structure no. 00000000224004A

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
494 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,098
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over 25 X First Avenue is a steel arch - deck carrying RTE 25 over 25 X First Avenue in New York County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 86,098 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,502 by 2041. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25
Crosses25 X First Avenue
LocationQueensboro Br Ovr East Rv
RouteState Highway 25
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75999, -73.96169
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length494 ft (150.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,098 (2010)
Projected traffic86,502 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$26.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over 25 X First Avenue built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 25 over 25 X First Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over 25 X First Avenue carry?

About 86,098 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over 25 X First Avenue?

The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over 25 X First Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.