US Bridges

RTE 25A over Relief

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT Gcp & I678 · Structure no. 00000000105591F

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,470
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 25A over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 25A over Relief in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 60,470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,754 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 25A
CrossesRelief
LocationJCT Gcp & I678
RouteCity Street 25A
Coordinates40.75818, -73.85025
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,470 (2008)
Projected traffic60,754 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 25A over Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 25A over Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 25A over Relief carry?

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

How long is RTE 25A over Relief?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 25A over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.