US Bridges

Jfk Expressway NB over Nassau Expressway WB So

Fair

Queens County, New York · 0.7 MI E I678 & Belt Pkwy · Structure no. 000000001073082

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
832 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Expressway NB over Nassau Expressway WB So is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Expressway NB over Nassau Expressway WB So in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,746 by 2031. The structure is 832 ft (253.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJfk Expressway NB
CrossesNassau Expressway WB So
Location0.7 MI E I678 & Belt Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66525, -73.78887
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length832 ft (253.6 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2011)
Projected traffic1,746 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$25.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Expressway NB over Nassau Expressway WB So built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Expressway NB over Nassau Expressway WB So 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jfk Expressway NB over Nassau Expressway WB So carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Expressway NB over Nassau Expressway WB So?

The structure is 832 ft (253.6 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Expressway NB over Nassau Expressway WB So?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.