US Bridges

Ramp to Linden Pl over Whitestone Expressway SE

Fair

Queens County, New York · Flushing River · Structure no. 000000001055916

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,007 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Linden Pl over Whitestone Expressway SE is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp to Linden Pl over Whitestone Expressway SE in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,600 by 2032. The structure is 1,007 ft (306.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to Linden Pl
CrossesWhitestone Expressway SE
LocationFlushing River
RouteInterstate 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.76456, -73.83972
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,007 ft (306.9 m)
Longest span307 ft (93.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2012)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$16.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to Linden Pl over Whitestone Expressway SE built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to Linden Pl over Whitestone Expressway SE 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to Linden Pl over Whitestone Expressway SE carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Ramp to Linden Pl over Whitestone Expressway SE?

The structure is 1,007 ft (306.9 m) long with a longest span of 307 ft (93.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Linden Pl over Whitestone Expressway SE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.