US Bridges

39th Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 Nb.S

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.9 MI S I78+BC1P · Structure no. 000000001055460

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,807
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

39th Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 Nb.S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39th Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 Nb.S 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 9,807 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,730 by 2039. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries39th Ave
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295 Nb.S
Location1.9 MI S I78+BC1P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76307, -73.77915
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,807 (2019)
Projected traffic13,730 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 39th Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 Nb.S built?

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

What condition is 39th Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 Nb.S 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 39th Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 Nb.S carry?

About 9,807 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 39th Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 Nb.S?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 39th Ave over RTE I295 RTE I295 Nb.S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.