US Bridges

Jfk Expressway over Nassau Expressway

Good

Queens County, New York · JCT Nassau + Jfk Exprwys · Structure no. 000000001073040

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,707
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Expressway over Nassau Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Expressway over Nassau Expressway in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53,707 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,190 by 2013. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJfk Expressway
CrossesNassau Expressway
LocationJCT Nassau + Jfk Exprwys
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66419, -73.78995
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,707 (1993)
Projected traffic75,190 by 2013
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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$17.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Expressway over Nassau Expressway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Expressway over Nassau Expressway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Jfk Expressway over Nassau Expressway carry?

About 53,707 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Expressway over Nassau Expressway?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Expressway over Nassau Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.