US Bridges

RTE 25 over E. 61st St. Bike Lane E

Fair

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

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
531 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
27,321
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over E. 61st St. Bike Lane E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25 over E. 61st St. Bike Lane E in New York County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 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 27,321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,449 by 2041. The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25
CrossesE. 61st St. Bike Lane E
LocationQueensboro Br Ovr East Rv
RouteState Highway 25
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76073, -73.96267
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length531 ft (161.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,321 (2019)
Projected traffic27,449 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$14.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over E. 61st St. Bike Lane E built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 25 over E. 61st St. Bike Lane E 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over E. 61st St. Bike Lane E carry?

About 27,321 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is RTE 25 over E. 61st St. Bike Lane E?

The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over E. 61st St. Bike Lane E?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.