US Bridges

32nd Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.2 MI S I78+BC1P · Structure no. 000000001055430

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,874
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 32nd 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 6,874 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,488 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries32nd Avenue
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295
Location1.2 MI S I78+BC1P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.77135, -73.78372
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,874 (2018)
Projected traffic13,488 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 32nd Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 built?

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

What condition is 32nd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 32nd Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295 carry?

About 6,874 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd Avenue over RTE I295 RTE I295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.