US Bridges

RTE 25A over RTE I295 RTE I295

Fair

Queens County, New York · 2.2 MI S I78+I495 · Structure no. 000000001055489

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,496
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25A over RTE I295 RTE I295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25A 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 30,496 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,639 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25A
CrossesRTE I295 RTE I295
Location2.2 MI S I78+I495
RouteCity Street 25A
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75827, -73.77719
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,496 (2019)
Projected traffic30,639 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$18.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25A over RTE I295 RTE I295 built?

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

What condition is RTE 25A 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 RTE 25A over RTE I295 RTE I295 carry?

About 30,496 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25A over RTE I295 RTE I295?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25A over RTE I295 RTE I295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.