US Bridges

Manhattan to Qns over Relief

Fair

New York County, New York · At Randalls Island · Structure no. 00000000552120G

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,883 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Manhattan to Qns over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manhattan to Qns over Relief in New York County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 1,883 ft (573.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesManhattan to Qns
CrossesRelief
LocationAt Randalls Island
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.7969, -73.92174
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,883 ft (573.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$73.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manhattan to Qns over Relief built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Manhattan to Qns over Relief 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 Manhattan to Qns over Relief carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Manhattan to Qns over Relief?

The structure is 1,883 ft (573.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Manhattan to Qns over Relief?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.