US Bridges

RTE 947 over Grand Central Pkwy Gran

Good

Queens County, New York · Kew Gardens Interchange · Structure no. 000000001080480

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947 over Grand Central Pkwy Gran is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 947 over Grand Central Pkwy Gran in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 829 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 947
CrossesGrand Central Pkwy Gran
LocationKew Gardens Interchange
RouteCity Street 947
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.71657, -73.82013
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2020)
Projected traffic834 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$13.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947 over Grand Central Pkwy Gran built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 947 over Grand Central Pkwy Gran 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 947 over Grand Central Pkwy Gran carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947 over Grand Central Pkwy Gran?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947 over Grand Central Pkwy Gran?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.