US Bridges

RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place

Poor

Queens County, New York · JCT GCP+I678 · Structure no. 000000001055914

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
834 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
60,470
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 1996, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 60,470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,754 by 2041. The structure is 834 ft (254.2 m) long and 33 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
Coordinates40.75803, -73.85054
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length834 ft (254.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,470 (2008)
Projected traffic60,754 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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$20.7 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 1996.

What condition is RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 60,470 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place?

The structure is 834 ft (254.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25A over Boat Basin Place?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.