US Bridges

Gcp (eb) to 126st over Boat Basin Place

Poor

Queens County, New York · JCT GCP+I678 · Structure no. 000000001055915

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,450 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gcp (eb) to 126st over Boat Basin Place is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gcp (eb) to 126st over Boat Basin Place in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 1,450 ft (442 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGcp (eb) to 126st
CrossesBoat Basin Place
LocationJCT GCP+I678
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.75848, -73.84885
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans18 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,450 ft (442 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$35 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gcp (eb) to 126st over Boat Basin Place built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Gcp (eb) to 126st 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gcp (eb) to 126st over Boat Basin Place carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Gcp (eb) to 126st over Boat Basin Place?

The structure is 1,450 ft (442 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gcp (eb) to 126st over Boat Basin Place?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.