US Bridges

RTE 25 over NYC Garage

Fair

New York County, New York · Queenboro Br over East Rv · Structure no. 00000000224004J

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
270 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
86,098
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25 over NYC Garage is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 25 over NYC Garage in New York County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25
CrossesNYC Garage
LocationQueenboro Br over East Rv
RouteState Highway 25
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76061, -73.96312
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,098 (2010)
Projected traffic86,502 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$13.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25 over NYC Garage built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE 25 over NYC Garage 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 NYC Garage carry?

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

How long is RTE 25 over NYC Garage?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25 over NYC Garage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.