US Bridges

91st Place over LIRR Port Wash Br

Good

Queens County, New York · At Elmhurst · Structure no. 000000001247010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,239
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

91st Place over LIRR Port Wash Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 91st Place over LIRR Port Wash Br in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,239 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,167 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries91st Place
CrossesLIRR Port Wash Br
LocationAt Elmhurst
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74296, -73.87407
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,239 (2017)
Projected traffic16,167 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 91st Place over LIRR Port Wash Br built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 91st Place over LIRR Port Wash Br 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 91st Place over LIRR Port Wash Br carry?

About 8,239 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 91st Place over LIRR Port Wash Br?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 91st Place over LIRR Port Wash Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.