US Bridges

RTE 25 over Protected Bike Path on 5

Fair

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

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
388 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
33,740
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over Protected Bike Path on 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25 over Protected Bike Path on 5 in New York County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 96 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 33,740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,898 by 2041. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25
CrossesProtected Bike Path on 5
LocationQueensboro Br Ovr East Rv
RouteState Highway 25
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76027, -73.96357
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans9 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,740 (2019)
Projected traffic33,898 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over Protected Bike Path on 5 built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is RTE 25 over Protected Bike Path on 5 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 25 over Protected Bike Path on 5 carry?

About 33,740 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25 over Protected Bike Path on 5?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over Protected Bike Path on 5?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.