US Bridges

RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT GCP+I678 · Structure no. 000000001055912

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
730 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
30,235
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 6 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 30,235 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,377 by 2041. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 25A
CrossesBoat Basin Place
LocationJCT GCP+I678
RouteCity Street 25A
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75858, -73.84962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,235 (2008)
Projected traffic30,377 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$24.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place carry?

About 30,235 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.