US Bridges

26th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295

Fair

Queens County, New York · .9 MI S JCT I295 & C I Pk · Structure no. 000000001055420

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,196
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 12,196 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,815 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries26th Avenue
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295
Location.9 MI S JCT I295 & C I Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77612, -73.78461
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,196 (2018)
Projected traffic14,815 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 26th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 carry?

About 12,196 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 26th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns 26th Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.