US Bridges

Jfk Expressway over 150th Avenue

Fair

Queens County, New York · JCT Jfk Expwy & 150th Ave · Structure no. 000000001073030

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Expressway over 150th Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Expressway over 150th Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Expressway
Crosses150th Avenue
LocationJCT Jfk Expwy & 150th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.66135, -73.79139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Expressway over 150th Avenue built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Expressway over 150th Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jfk Expressway over 150th Avenue carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Jfk Expressway over 150th Avenue?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Expressway over 150th Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.