US Bridges

From Jfk Exprwy over Nassau Ep EB

Good

Queens County, New York · Jct.Nassau + Jfk Exprwys · Structure no. 000000001073070

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

From Jfk Exprwy over Nassau Ep EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying From Jfk Exprwy over Nassau Ep EB 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2029. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFrom Jfk Exprwy
CrossesNassau Ep EB
LocationJct.Nassau + Jfk Exprwys
Coordinates40.66385, -73.78751
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2009)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was From Jfk Exprwy over Nassau Ep EB built?

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

What condition is From Jfk Exprwy over Nassau Ep EB 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 From Jfk Exprwy over Nassau Ep EB carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is From Jfk Exprwy over Nassau Ep EB?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns From Jfk Exprwy over Nassau Ep EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.